JIR
Jiri
Nepal
6,166 km
3,831 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,166 km
3,831 mi / 3,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JIR NBO
Airport Name Jiri Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code JIR NBO
ICAO Code VNJI HKJK
City Jiri Nairobi
Country Nepal Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 6,000 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 27.620000, 86.220000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Jiri (JIR) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,166 kilometers (3,831 miles / 3,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Nepal 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 08:41 in Jiri, it's 05:56 in Nairobi.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Jiri (JIR) follows a heading of 55° (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 Jiri Airport (JIR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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