NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,325 km
3,930 miles
ZIA
Zhukovsky
Russia
Distance
6,325 km
3,930 mi / 3,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
north

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NBO ZIA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ramenskoye Airport
IATA Code NBO ZIA
ICAO Code HKJK UUBW
City Nairobi Zhukovsky
Country Kenya Russia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Moscow
Elevation 5,330 ft 377 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 55.550000, 38.150000

Nairobi (NBO) to Zhukovsky (ZIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ramenskoye Airport (ZIA) in Zhukovsky, Russia is 6,325 kilometers (3,930 miles / 3,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 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 01:44 in Nairobi, it's 01:44 in Zhukovsky.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,953 feet between the two airports. Ramenskoye 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 Zhukovsky (ZIA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 181° (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 Ramenskoye Airport (ZIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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