NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,481 km
7,134 miles
WIO
Wilcannia Airport
Australia
Distance
11,481 km
7,134 mi / 6,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO WIO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Wilcannia Airport
IATA Code NBO WIO
ICAO Code HKJK YWCA
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,330 ft 250 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -31.530000, 143.380000

Nairobi (NBO) to Wilcannia Airport (WIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Wilcannia Airport (WIO) in Wilcannia Airport, Australia is 11,481 kilometers (7,134 miles / 6,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 22:25 in Nairobi, it's 06:25 in Wilcannia Airport. With a 8-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 5,080 feet between the two airports. Wilcannia 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 Wilcannia Airport (WIO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 260° (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 Wilcannia Airport (WIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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