NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,630 km
5,362 miles
UBN
Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
Distance
8,630 km
5,362 mi / 4,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO UBN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Chinggis Khaan International Airport
IATA Code NBO UBN
ICAO Code HKJK ZMCK
City Nairobi Ulaanbaatar
Country Kenya Mongolia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 5,330 ft 4,485 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 47.650000, 106.820000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ulaanbaatar (UBN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is 8,630 kilometers (5,362 miles / 4,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Mongolia. 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 18:54 in Nairobi, it's 23:54 in Ulaanbaatar. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ulaanbaatar (UBN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 254° (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 Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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