NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,806 km
3,608 miles
UMY
Sumy
Ukraine
Distance
5,806 km
3,608 mi / 3,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO UMY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sumy Airport
IATA Code NBO UMY
ICAO Code HKJK UKHS
City Nairobi Sumy
Country Kenya Ukraine
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Kyiv
Elevation 5,330 ft 594 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 50.860000, 34.760000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sumy (UMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sumy Airport (UMY) in Sumy, Ukraine is 5,806 kilometers (3,608 miles / 3,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Ukraine. 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 21:20 in Nairobi, it's 20:20 in Sumy.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,736 feet between the two airports. Sumy 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 Sumy (UMY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 177° (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 Sumy Airport (UMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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