NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,213 km
3,860 miles
SKX
Saransk
Russia
Distance
6,213 km
3,860 mi / 3,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
north

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NBO SKX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Saransk Airport
IATA Code NBO SKX
ICAO Code HKJK UWPS
City Nairobi Saransk
Country Kenya Russia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Moscow
Elevation 5,330 ft 676 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 54.130000, 45.210000

Nairobi (NBO) to Saransk (SKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Saransk Airport (SKX) in Saransk, Russia is 6,213 kilometers (3,860 miles / 3,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Russia. 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 01:59 in Nairobi, it's 01:59 in Saransk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,654 feet between the two airports. Saransk 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 Saransk (SKX) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 190° (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 Saransk Airport (SKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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