KYI
Yalata Mission
Australia
10,394 km
6,459 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,394 km
6,459 mi / 5,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
266°
west

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KYI NBO
Airport Name Yalata Mission Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KYI NBO
ICAO Code YYTA HKJK
City Yalata Mission Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -31.470000, 131.820000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Yalata Mission (KYI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yalata Mission Airport (KYI) in Yalata Mission, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,394 kilometers (6,459 miles / 5,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:21 in Yalata Mission, it's 20:51 in Nairobi. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,330 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Yalata Mission Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Yalata Mission (KYI) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Yalata Mission Airport (KYI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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