The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 10,869 kilometers (6,753 miles / 5,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 03:37 in Nairobi, it's 09:37 in Shirahama. 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 5,032 feet between the two airports. Nanki Shirahama 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 Shirahama (SHM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 274° (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 Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.