KEP
Nepalgunj
Nepal
5,783 km
3,593 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,783 km
3,593 mi / 3,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
243°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

KEP NBO
Airport Name Nepalgunj Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KEP NBO
ICAO Code VNNG HKJK
City Nepalgunj Nairobi
Country Nepal Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 540 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 28.100000, 81.670000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Nepalgunj (KEP) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) in Nepalgunj, Nepal to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,783 kilometers (3,593 miles / 3,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Nepal 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 03:01 in Nepalgunj, it's 00:16 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,790 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Nepalgunj Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Nepalgunj (KEP) follows a heading of 52° (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 Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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