NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,805 km
3,607 miles
SKH
Surkhet
Nepal
Distance
5,805 km
3,607 mi / 3,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO SKH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Surkhet Airport
IATA Code NBO SKH
ICAO Code HKJK VNSK
City Nairobi Surkhet
Country Kenya Nepal
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,400 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 28.590000, 81.640000

Nairobi (NBO) to Surkhet (SKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Surkhet Airport (SKH) in Surkhet, Nepal is 5,805 kilometers (3,607 miles / 3,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Nepal. 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 15:31 in Nairobi, it's 18:16 in Surkhet.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,930 feet between the two airports. Surkhet 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 Surkhet (SKH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 243° (west 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 Surkhet Airport (SKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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