NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,034 km
6,856 miles
WET
Wagethe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,034 km
6,856 mi / 5,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

NBO WET
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Wagethe Airport
IATA Code NBO WET
ICAO Code HKJK WABG
City Nairobi Wagethe-Papua Island
Country Kenya Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5,330 ft 5,627 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -4.040000, 136.280000

Nairobi (NBO) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,034 kilometers (6,856 miles / 5,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 23:16 in Nairobi, it's 05:16 in Wagethe-Papua Island. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 268° (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 Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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