KNR
Kangan
Iran
3,635 km
2,259 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,635 km
2,259 mi / 1,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KNR NBO
Airport Name Jam Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KNR NBO
ICAO Code OIBJ HKJK
City Kangan Nairobi
Country Iran Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tehran Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,173 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 27.820000, 52.350000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kangan (KNR) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jam Airport (KNR) in Kangan, Iran to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,635 kilometers (2,259 miles / 1,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 07:45 in Kangan, it's 07:15 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,157 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Jam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kangan (KNR) follows a heading of 26° (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 Jam Airport (KNR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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