CCU
Kolkata
India
6,180 km
3,840 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,180 km
3,840 mi / 3,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
252°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

CCU NBO
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CCU NBO
ICAO Code VECC HKJK
City Kolkata Nairobi
Country India Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 16 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kolkata (CCU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,180 kilometers (3,840 miles / 3,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 India 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 15:29 in Kolkata, it's 12:59 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,314 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 61° (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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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