MMB
Ozora
Japan
11,482 km
7,135 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,482 km
7,135 mi / 6,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
281°
west

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MMB NBO
Airport Name Memanbetsu Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MMB NBO
ICAO Code RJCM HKJK
City Ozora Nairobi
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 135 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 43.880000, 144.160000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ozora (MMB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Memanbetsu Airport (MMB) in Ozora, Japan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,482 kilometers (7,135 miles / 6,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Japan with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:38 in Ozora, it's 19:38 in Nairobi. With a 6-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 5,195 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Memanbetsu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ozora (MMB) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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