MIS
Misima Island
Papua New Guinea
12,804 km
7,956 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,804 km
7,956 mi / 6,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
263°
west

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MIS NBO
Airport Name Misima Island Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MIS NBO
ICAO Code AYMS HKJK
City Misima Island Nairobi
Country Papua New Guinea Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 26 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -10.690000, 152.840000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Misima Island (MIS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Misima Island Airport (MIS) in Misima Island, Papua New Guinea to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,804 kilometers (7,956 miles / 6,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 00:34 in Misima Island, it's 17:34 in Nairobi. With a 7-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 5,304 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Misima Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Misima Island (MIS) follows a heading of 102° (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 Misima Island Airport (MIS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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