NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,969 km
8,680 miles
WIK
Waiheke Reeve Airport
New Zealand
Distance
13,969 km
8,680 mi / 7,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO WIK
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Waiheke Reeve Airport
IATA Code NBO WIK
ICAO Code HKJK NZKE
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,330 ft 226 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -36.810000, 175.090000

Nairobi (NBO) to Waiheke Reeve Airport (WIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Waiheke Reeve Airport (WIK) in Waiheke Reeve Airport, New Zealand is 13,969 kilometers (8,680 miles / 7,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 New Zealand. 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 17:28 in Nairobi, it's 03:28 in Waiheke Reeve Airport. With a 10-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 5,104 feet between the two airports. Waiheke Reeve 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 Waiheke Reeve Airport (WIK) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). 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 Waiheke Reeve Airport (WIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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