NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,402 km
3,356 miles
NLV
Mykolaiv
Ukraine
Distance
5,402 km
3,356 mi / 2,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO NLV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Mykolaiv International Airport
IATA Code NBO NLV
ICAO Code HKJK UKON
City Nairobi Mykolaiv
Country Kenya Ukraine
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Kyiv
Elevation 5,330 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 47.060000, 31.920000

Nairobi (NBO) to Mykolaiv (NLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Mykolaiv International Airport (NLV) in Mykolaiv, Ukraine is 5,402 kilometers (3,356 miles / 2,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Kenya with Ukraine. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:19 in Nairobi, it's 05:19 in Mykolaiv.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,146 feet between the two airports. Mykolaiv International Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mykolaiv (NLV) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 173° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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