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Flight Distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Nairobi (NBO)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MELYMML
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne Airport
Great Circle Path
11,481 km7,134 miles • 6,199 NM
Destination Airport
HKJKNBO
Nairobi, Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Direct Distance
11,481 km
7,134 Statute Miles
6,199 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
14h 0m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,033 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
258° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
14h 0m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
12h 59m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
22h 35m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇦🇺 Australia→🌐 KE
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
- City / Country: Melbourne, Australia
- ICAO Code: YMML
- Coordinates: -37.6707°, 144.8379°
- Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
- Elevation: 434 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
- City / Country: Nairobi, Kenya
- ICAO Code: HKJK
- Coordinates: -1.3189°, 36.9282°
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Elevation: 5330 ft
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