NAN
Nadi
Fiji
15,200 km
9,445 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,200 km
9,445 mi / 8,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NAN NBO
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code NAN NBO
ICAO Code NFFN HKJK
City Nadi Nairobi
Country Fiji Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 59 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Nadi (NAN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,200 kilometers (9,445 miles / 8,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Fiji 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 17:29 in Nadi, it's 08:29 in Nairobi. With a 9-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 5,271 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 118° (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 Nadi International Airport (NAN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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