KWH
Khwahan
Afghanistan
5,538 km
3,441 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,538 km
3,441 mi / 2,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KWH NBO
Airport Name Khwahan Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KWH NBO
ICAO Code OAHN HKJK
City Khwahan Nairobi
Country Afghanistan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kabul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,593 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 37.880000, 70.220000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Khwahan (KWH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Khwahan Airport (KWH) in Khwahan, Afghanistan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,538 kilometers (3,441 miles / 2,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 18:29 in Khwahan, it's 16:59 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,737 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Khwahan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Khwahan (KWH) follows a heading of 35° (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 Khwahan Airport (KWH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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