NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,370 km
9,550 miles
NGI
Ngau
Fiji
Distance
15,370 km
9,550 mi / 8,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO NGI
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ngau Airport
IATA Code NBO NGI
ICAO Code HKJK NFNG
City Nairobi Ngau
Country Kenya Fiji
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 5,330 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -18.120000, 179.340000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ngau (NGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ngau Airport (NGI) in Ngau, Fiji is 15,370 kilometers (9,550 miles / 8,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:38 in Nairobi, it's 18:38 in Ngau. 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 5,280 feet between the two airports. Ngau Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ngau (NGI) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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