MAJ
Majuro Atoll
Marshall Islands
14,914 km
9,267 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,914 km
9,267 mi / 8,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Majuro
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

MAJ NBO
Airport Name Amata Kabua International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MAJ NBO
ICAO Code PKMJ HKJK
City Majuro Atoll Nairobi
Country Marshall Islands Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Majuro Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 7 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 7.060000, 171.270000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Majuro Atoll (MAJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amata Kabua International Airport (MAJ) in Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,914 kilometers (9,267 miles / 8,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Marshall Islands 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 02:34 in Majuro Atoll, it's 17:34 in Nairobi. With a 9-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 5,323 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Amata Kabua International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Majuro Atoll (MAJ) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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