NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,761 km
7,308 miles
SWV
Evensk
Russia
Distance
11,761 km
7,308 mi / 6,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO SWV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Severo-Evensk Airport
IATA Code NBO SWV
ICAO Code HKJK UHMW
City Nairobi Evensk
Country Kenya Russia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Srednekolymsk
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 61.920000, 159.230000

Nairobi (NBO) to Evensk (SWV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Severo-Evensk Airport (SWV) in Evensk, Russia is 11,761 kilometers (7,308 miles / 6,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 07:16 in Nairobi, it's 15:16 in Evensk. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,330 feet between the two airports. Severo-Evensk 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 Evensk (SWV) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). 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 Severo-Evensk Airport (SWV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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