NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,491 km
2,791 miles
RAS
Rasht
Iran
Distance
4,491 km
2,791 mi / 2,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
16°
north northeast

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NBO RAS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
IATA Code NBO RAS
ICAO Code HKJK OIGG
City Nairobi Rasht
Country Kenya Iran
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Tehran
Elevation 5,330 ft -40 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 37.320000, 49.620000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rasht (RAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran is 4,491 kilometers (2,791 miles / 2,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:39 in Nairobi, it's 23:09 in Rasht.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,370 feet between the two airports. Sardar-e-Jangal 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 Rasht (RAS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 200° (south southwest). 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 Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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