NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
17,397 km
10,810 miles
UOA
Mururoa Atoll
French Polynesia
Distance
17,397 km
10,810 mi / 9,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

NBO UOA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Mururoa Atoll Airport
IATA Code NBO UOA
ICAO Code HKJK NTTX
City Nairobi Mururoa Atoll
Country Kenya French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5,330 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -21.870000, -138.920000

Nairobi (NBO) to Mururoa Atoll (UOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) in Mururoa Atoll, French Polynesia is 17,397 kilometers (10,810 miles / 9,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 23:31 in Nairobi, it's 10:31 in Mururoa Atoll. With a 13-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 5,323 feet between the two airports. Mururoa Atoll 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 Mururoa Atoll (UOA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 170° (south). 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 Mururoa Atoll Airport (UOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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