Airport Comparison
Mauke Island (MUK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mauke Airport (MUK) in Mauke Island, CK to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 17,167 kilometers (10,667 miles / 9,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.
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 CK 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 21:33 in Mauke Island, it's 10:33 in Nairobi. With a 13-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 Mauke Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mauke Island (MUK) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Mauke Airport (MUK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.