NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,632 km
5,364 miles
ULN
Ulan Bator
Mongolia
Distance
8,632 km
5,364 mi / 4,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO ULN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
IATA Code NBO ULN
ICAO Code HKJK ZMUB
City Nairobi Ulan Bator
Country Kenya Mongolia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 5,330 ft 4,364 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 47.840000, 106.770000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ulan Bator (ULN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) in Ulan Bator, Mongolia is 8,632 kilometers (5,364 miles / 4,661 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 09:06 in Nairobi, it's 14:06 in Ulan Bator. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ulan Bator (ULN) 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 Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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