KTU
Kota Airport
India
5,119 km
3,181 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,119 km
3,181 mi / 2,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTU NBO
Airport Name Kota Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KTU NBO
ICAO Code VIKO HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country India Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 896 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 25.160000, 75.850000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kota Airport (KTU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kota Airport (KTU) in Kota Airport, India to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,119 kilometers (3,181 miles / 2,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 14:07 in Kota Airport, it's 11:37 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,434 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kota Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kota Airport (KTU) 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 Kota Airport (KTU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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