NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,548 km
6,554 miles
SHU
Smith Point Airport
Australia
Distance
10,548 km
6,554 mi / 5,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
101°
east southeast

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NBO SHU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Smith Point Airport
IATA Code NBO SHU
ICAO Code HKJK YSMP
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -11.150000, 132.150000

Nairobi (NBO) to Smith Point Airport (SHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Smith Point Airport (SHU) in Smith Point Airport, Australia is 10,548 kilometers (6,554 miles / 5,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 19:14 in Nairobi, it's 01:44 in Smith Point Airport. With a 6.5-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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Smith Point 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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 268° (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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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