New Zealand
KenyaAuckland (AKL) to Nairobi (NBO) shipping route.
14,631 km by air, about 19 h in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Auckland (AKL) and Nairobi (NBO)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Auckland (AKL)AirNairobi (NBO)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 14,631 km (9,091 mi) |
| Straight line | 13,934 km |
| Flight time | 19 h |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Auckland (AKL) to Nairobi (NBO) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Auckland International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 14,631 km (7,900 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 13,934 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 19 h at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for AKL to NBO this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Auckland to Nairobi saves money. The shipment crosses from New Zealand into Kenya, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Auckland (AKL) in this directory, Nairobi (NBO) is the 46th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Auckland: Toronto (14,572 km), Cincinnati (13,955 km) and Chicago (13,843 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Auckland (AKL) to Nairobi (NBO)?
14,631 km along the flight path (13,934 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Auckland (AKL) to Nairobi (NBO)?
About 19 h of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Nairobi (NBO) to Auckland (AKL) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.