EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
11,214 km
6,968 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,214 km
6,968 mi / 6,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

EKS NBO
Airport Name Shakhtyorsk Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code EKS NBO
ICAO Code UHSK HKJK
City Shakhtersk Nairobi
Country Russia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 50 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 49.190000, 142.080000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Shakhtersk (EKS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,214 kilometers (6,968 miles / 6,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Russia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:39 in Shakhtersk, it's 20:39 in Nairobi. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,280 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Shakhtyorsk Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Shakhtersk (EKS) follows a heading of 40° (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 Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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