NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,365 km
6,441 miles
NGS
Nagasaki
Japan
Distance
10,365 km
6,441 mi / 5,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
57°
east northeast

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NBO NGS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nagasaki Airport
IATA Code NBO NGS
ICAO Code HKJK RJFU
City Nairobi Nagasaki
Country Kenya Japan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,330 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 32.920000, 129.910000

Nairobi (NBO) to Nagasaki (NGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Nagasaki Airport (NGS) in Nagasaki, Japan is 10,365 kilometers (6,441 miles / 5,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:54 in Nairobi, it's 00:54 in Nagasaki. 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 5,315 feet between the two airports. Nagasaki 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 Nagasaki (NGS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Nagasaki Airport (NGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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