ACH
Altenrhein
Switzerland
6,042 km
3,754 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,042 km
3,754 mi / 3,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ACH NBO
Airport Name St Gallen Altenrhein Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ACH NBO
ICAO Code LSZR HKJK
City Altenrhein Nairobi
Country Switzerland Kenya
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,306 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 47.480000, 9.560000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Altenrhein (ACH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) in Altenrhein, Switzerland to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,042 kilometers (3,754 miles / 3,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:02 in Altenrhein, it's 18:02 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,024 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than St Gallen Altenrhein Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Altenrhein (ACH) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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