NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,763 km
3,581 miles
VNS
Varanasi
India
Distance
5,763 km
3,581 mi / 3,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO VNS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
IATA Code NBO VNS
ICAO Code HKJK VEBN
City Nairobi Varanasi
Country Kenya India
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5,330 ft 270 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 25.450000, 82.860000

Nairobi (NBO) to Varanasi (VNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, India is 5,763 kilometers (3,581 miles / 3,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 India. 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 19:06 in Nairobi, it's 21:36 in Varanasi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,060 feet between the two airports. Lal Bahadur Shastri 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 Varanasi (VNS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 246° (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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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