NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,308 km
7,027 miles
UUS
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Russia
Distance
11,308 km
7,027 mi / 6,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
42°
northeast

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NBO UUS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport
IATA Code NBO UUS
ICAO Code HKJK UHSS
City Nairobi Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Country Kenya Russia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Vladivostok
Elevation 5,330 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 46.890000, 142.720000

Nairobi (NBO) to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (UUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport (UUS) in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia is 11,308 kilometers (7,027 miles / 6,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:52 in Nairobi, it's 17:52 in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. With a 7-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 5,271 feet between the two airports. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk 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 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (UUS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 281° (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 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport (UUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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