NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,399 km
5,840 miles
UOL
Buol-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,399 km
5,840 mi / 5,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

NBO UOL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Buol Airport
IATA Code NBO UOL
ICAO Code HKJK WAMY
City Nairobi Buol-Celebes Island
Country Kenya Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Makassar
Elevation 5,330 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 1.160000, 121.430000

Nairobi (NBO) to Buol-Celebes Island (UOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Buol Airport (UOL) in Buol-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 9,399 kilometers (5,840 miles / 5,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Indonesia. 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 05:33 in Nairobi, it's 10:33 in Buol-Celebes Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,325 feet between the two airports. Buol 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 Buol-Celebes Island (UOL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 269° (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 Buol Airport (UOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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