KIH
Kish Island
Iran
3,596 km
2,235 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,596 km
2,235 mi / 1,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
213°
south southwest

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KIH NBO
Airport Name Kish International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KIH NBO
ICAO Code OIBK HKJK
City Kish Island Nairobi
Country Iran Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tehran Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 101 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 26.530000, 53.980000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kish Island (KIH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kish International Airport (KIH) in Kish Island, Iran to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,596 kilometers (2,235 miles / 1,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Iran 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 06:01 in Kish Island, it's 05:31 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,229 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kish International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kish Island (KIH) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Kish International Airport (KIH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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