NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,083 km
3,780 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,083 km
3,780 mi / 3,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO ZRH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code NBO ZRH
ICAO Code HKJK LSZH
City Nairobi Zurich
Country Kenya Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 47.460000, 8.550000

Nairobi (NBO) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,083 kilometers (3,780 miles / 3,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Switzerland. 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 10:14 in Nairobi, it's 08:14 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,914 feet between the two airports. Zurich 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 Zurich (ZRH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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