MFJ
Moala
Fiji
15,408 km
9,574 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,408 km
9,574 mi / 8,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
245°
west southwest

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MFJ NBO
Airport Name Moala Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MFJ NBO
ICAO Code NFMO HKJK
City Moala Nairobi
Country Fiji Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 13 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -18.570000, 179.950000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Moala (MFJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moala Airport (MFJ) in Moala, Fiji to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,408 kilometers (9,574 miles / 8,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Fiji 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 09:16 in Moala, it's 00:16 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 5,317 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Moala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Moala (MFJ) follows a heading of 120° (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 Moala Airport (MFJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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