BTC
Batticaloa
Sri Lanka
5,063 km
3,146 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,063 km
3,146 mi / 2,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
260°
west

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BTC NBO
Airport Name Batticaloa Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BTC NBO
ICAO Code VCCB HKJK
City Batticaloa Nairobi
Country Sri Lanka Kenya
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 20 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 7.710000, 81.680000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Batticaloa (BTC) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,063 kilometers (3,146 miles / 2,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Sri Lanka with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:44 in Batticaloa, it's 03:14 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,310 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Batticaloa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Batticaloa (BTC) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Batticaloa Airport (BTC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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