IEV
Kyiv
Ukraine
5,784 km
3,594 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,784 km
3,594 mi / 3,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Kyiv
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

IEV NBO
Airport Name Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IEV NBO
ICAO Code UKKK HKJK
City Kyiv Nairobi
Country Ukraine Kenya
Timezone Europe/Kyiv Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 586 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 50.400000, 30.450000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kyiv (IEV) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport (IEV) in Kyiv, Ukraine to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,784 kilometers (3,594 miles / 3,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 Ukraine 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 05:32 in Kyiv, it's 06:32 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,744 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kyiv (IEV) follows a heading of 355° (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 Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport (IEV) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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