KHI
Karachi
Pakistan
4,371 km
2,716 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,371 km
2,716 mi / 2,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
233°
southwest

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KHI NBO
Airport Name Jinnah International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KHI NBO
ICAO Code OPKC HKJK
City Karachi Nairobi
Country Pakistan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Karachi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 100 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 24.910000, 67.160000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Karachi (KHI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) in Karachi, Pakistan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,371 kilometers (2,716 miles / 2,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Pakistan 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 04:18 in Karachi, it's 02:18 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,230 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Jinnah International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Karachi (KHI) follows a heading of 46° (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 Jinnah International Airport (KHI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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