KHT
Khost
Afghanistan
5,176 km
3,216 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,176 km
3,216 mi / 2,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KHT NBO
Airport Name Khost Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KHT NBO
ICAO Code OAKS HKJK
City Khost Nairobi
Country Afghanistan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kabul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,756 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 33.330000, 69.950000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Khost (KHT) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Khost Airport (KHT) in Khost, Afghanistan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,176 kilometers (3,216 miles / 2,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Afghanistan 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 02:04 in Khost, it's 00:34 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,574 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Khost Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Khost (KHT) follows a heading of 39° (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 Khost Airport (KHT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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