DED
Dehradun
India
5,599 km
3,479 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,599 km
3,479 mi / 3,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DED NBO
Airport Name Dehradun Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DED NBO
ICAO Code VIDN HKJK
City Dehradun Nairobi
Country India Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,831 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, 78.180000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Dehradun (DED) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dehradun Airport (DED) in Dehradun, India to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,599 kilometers (3,479 miles / 3,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 India 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 15:36 in Dehradun, it's 13:06 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,499 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Dehradun Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Dehradun (DED) follows a heading of 48° (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 Dehradun Airport (DED) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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