KNU
Kanpur Airport
India
5,584 km
3,470 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,584 km
3,470 mi / 3,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KNU NBO
Airport Name Kanpur Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KNU NBO
ICAO Code VIKA HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country India Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 411 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 26.440000, 80.360000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kanpur Airport (KNU) in Kanpur Airport, India to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,584 kilometers (3,470 miles / 3,015 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 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 13:22 in Kanpur Airport, it's 10:52 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,919 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kanpur Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kanpur Airport (KNU) follows a heading of 53° (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 Kanpur Airport (KNU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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