ESL
Elista
Russia
5,352 km
3,326 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,352 km
3,326 mi / 2,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
190°
south

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ESL NBO
Airport Name Elista Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ESL NBO
ICAO Code URWI HKJK
City Elista Nairobi
Country Russia Kenya
Timezone Europe/Moscow Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 501 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 46.370000, 44.330000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Elista (ESL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elista Airport (ESL) in Elista, Russia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,352 kilometers (3,326 miles / 2,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Russia 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 19:06 in Elista, it's 19:06 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,829 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Elista Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Elista (ESL) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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