NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,408 km
6,467 miles
WAV
Wave Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
10,408 km
6,467 mi / 5,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO WAV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Wave Hill Airport
IATA Code NBO WAV
ICAO Code HKJK YWAV
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,330 ft 201 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -17.390000, 131.120000

Nairobi (NBO) to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) in Wave Hill Airport, Australia is 10,408 kilometers (6,467 miles / 5,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 14:51 in Nairobi, it's 21:21 in Wave Hill Airport. With a 6.5-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 5,129 feet between the two airports. Wave Hill 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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 267° (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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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