AYK
Arkalyk
Kazakhstan
6,411 km
3,984 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,411 km
3,984 mi / 3,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AYK NBO
Airport Name Arkalyk North Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AYK NBO
ICAO Code UAUR HKJK
City Arkalyk Nairobi
Country Kazakhstan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Almaty Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,266 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 50.320000, 66.950000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Arkalyk (AYK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arkalyk North Airport (AYK) in Arkalyk, Kazakhstan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,411 kilometers (3,984 miles / 3,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 Kazakhstan with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:27 in Arkalyk, it's 12:27 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,064 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Arkalyk North Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Arkalyk (AYK) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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