CKT
Sarakhs
Iran
4,889 km
3,038 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,889 km
3,038 mi / 2,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CKT NBO
Airport Name Sarakhs Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CKT NBO
ICAO Code OIMC HKJK
City Sarakhs Nairobi
Country Iran Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tehran Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 945 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 36.500000, 61.060000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Sarakhs (CKT) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sarakhs Airport (CKT) in Sarakhs, Iran to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,889 kilometers (3,038 miles / 2,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 Iran 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 03:11 in Sarakhs, it's 02:41 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,385 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Sarakhs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Sarakhs (CKT) follows a heading of 28° (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 Sarakhs Airport (CKT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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