NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,009 km
6,841 miles
TOY
Toyama
Japan
Distance
11,009 km
6,841 mi / 5,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
53°
northeast

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NBO TOY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Toyama Airport
IATA Code NBO TOY
ICAO Code HKJK RJNT
City Nairobi Toyama
Country Kenya Japan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,330 ft 95 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 36.650000, 137.190000

Nairobi (NBO) to Toyama (TOY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Toyama Airport (TOY) in Toyama, Japan is 11,009 kilometers (6,841 miles / 5,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 19:58 in Nairobi, it's 01:58 in Toyama. 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 5,235 feet between the two airports. Toyama 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 Toyama (TOY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 275° (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 Toyama Airport (TOY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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