LED
St. Petersburg
Russia
6,821 km
4,238 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,821 km
4,238 mi / 3,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

LED NBO
Airport Name Pulkovo Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LED NBO
ICAO Code ULLI HKJK
City St. Petersburg Nairobi
Country Russia Kenya
Timezone Europe/Moscow Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 78 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 59.800000, 30.260000 -1.320000, 36.930000

St. Petersburg (LED) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pulkovo Airport (LED) in St. Petersburg, Russia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,821 kilometers (4,238 miles / 3,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 Russia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:55 in St. Petersburg, it's 23:55 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,252 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Pulkovo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to St. Petersburg (LED) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pulkovo Airport (LED) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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