NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,143 km
7,546 miles
UIR
Quirindi Airport
Australia
Distance
12,143 km
7,546 mi / 6,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO UIR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Quirindi Airport
IATA Code NBO UIR
ICAO Code HKJK YQDI
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,054 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -31.490000, 150.510000

Nairobi (NBO) to Quirindi Airport (UIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Quirindi Airport (UIR) in Quirindi Airport, Australia is 12,143 kilometers (7,546 miles / 6,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 22:09 in Nairobi, it's 06:09 in Quirindi Airport. With a 8-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 4,276 feet between the two airports. Quirindi 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 Quirindi Airport (UIR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Quirindi Airport (UIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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