NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,778 km
7,319 miles
WWY
West Wyalong
Australia
Distance
11,778 km
7,319 mi / 6,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO WWY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport West Wyalong Airport
IATA Code NBO WWY
ICAO Code HKJK YWWL
City Nairobi West Wyalong
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,330 ft 859 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -33.940000, 147.190000

Nairobi (NBO) to West Wyalong (WWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to West Wyalong Airport (WWY) in West Wyalong, Australia is 11,778 kilometers (7,319 miles / 6,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 11:11 in Nairobi, it's 19:11 in West Wyalong. 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 4,471 feet between the two airports. West Wyalong 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 West Wyalong (WWY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 257° (west 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 West Wyalong Airport (WWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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