MJK
Monkey Mia
Australia
8,609 km
5,350 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,609 km
5,350 mi / 4,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

MJK NBO
Airport Name Shark Bay Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MJK NBO
ICAO Code YSHK HKJK
City Monkey Mia Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 111 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -25.890000, 113.580000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Monkey Mia (MJK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shark Bay Airport (MJK) in Monkey Mia, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,609 kilometers (5,350 miles / 4,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 07:10 in Monkey Mia, it's 02:10 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,219 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Shark Bay Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Monkey Mia (MJK) follows a heading of 116° (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 Shark Bay Airport (MJK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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