The flight distance from Minami Torishima Airport (MUS) in Minami Torishima Airport, Japan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,796 kilometers (7,951 miles / 6,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 05:00 in Minami Torishima Airport, it's 23:00 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 5,308 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Minami Torishima Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Minami Torishima Airport (MUS) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Minami Torishima Airport (MUS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.