KTY
Kalutara
Sri Lanka
4,857 km
3,018 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,857 km
3,018 mi / 2,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
261°
west

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KTY NBO
Airport Name Katukurunda Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KTY NBO
ICAO Code VCCN HKJK
City Kalutara Nairobi
Country Sri Lanka Kenya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 10 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 6.550000, 79.980000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kalutara (KTY) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Katukurunda Airport (KTY) in Kalutara, Sri Lanka to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,857 kilometers (3,018 miles / 2,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 17:44 in Kalutara, it's 15:14 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,320 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Katukurunda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kalutara (KTY) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Katukurunda Airport (KTY) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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