IXS
Silchar
India
6,696 km
4,161 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,696 km
4,161 mi / 3,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
253°
west southwest

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IXS NBO
Airport Name Silchar Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IXS NBO
ICAO Code VEKU HKJK
City Silchar Nairobi
Country India Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 352 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 24.910000, 92.980000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Silchar (IXS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Silchar Airport (IXS) in Silchar, India to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,696 kilometers (4,161 miles / 3,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 21:02 in Silchar, it's 18:32 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,978 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Silchar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Silchar (IXS) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Silchar Airport (IXS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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