NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,741 km
6,674 miles
PLO
Port Lincoln
Australia
Distance
10,741 km
6,674 mi / 5,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO PLO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Port Lincoln Airport
IATA Code NBO PLO
ICAO Code HKJK YPLC
City Nairobi Port Lincoln
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 5,330 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -34.610000, 135.880000

Nairobi (NBO) to Port Lincoln (PLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) in Port Lincoln, Australia is 10,741 kilometers (6,674 miles / 5,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Australia. 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 00:15 in Nairobi, it's 07:45 in Port Lincoln. With a 7.5-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 5,294 feet between the two airports. Port Lincoln 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 Port Lincoln (PLO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 264° (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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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