MIJ
Mili Island
Marshall Islands
14,974 km
9,304 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,974 km
9,304 mi / 8,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Majuro
Heading
274°
west

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MIJ NBO
Airport Name Mili Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MIJ NBO
ICAO Code K1Q9 HKJK
City Mili Island Nairobi
Country Marshall Islands Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Majuro Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 6.080000, 171.730000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mili Island (MIJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mili Airport (MIJ) in Mili Island, Marshall Islands to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,974 kilometers (9,304 miles / 8,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 00:12 in Mili Island, it's 15:12 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 5,326 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mili Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mili Island (MIJ) follows a heading of 83° (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 Mili Airport (MIJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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