The flight distance from Mount Cook Airport (MON) in Mount Cook Airport, New Zealand to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,185 kilometers (8,193 miles / 7,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 New Zealand 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 03:04 in Mount Cook Airport, it's 17:04 in Nairobi. With a 10-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 3,177 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mount Cook Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mount Cook Airport (MON) follows a heading of 143° (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 Mount Cook Airport (MON) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.