LIN
Milan
Italy
5,869 km
3,647 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,869 km
3,647 mi / 3,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Rome
Heading
144°
southeast

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LIN NBO
Airport Name Linate Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LIN NBO
ICAO Code LIML HKJK
City Milan Nairobi
Country Italy Kenya
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 353 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 45.450000, 9.280000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Milan (LIN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Linate Airport (LIN) in Milan, Italy to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,869 kilometers (3,647 miles / 3,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Italy 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 00:28 in Milan, it's 02:28 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,977 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Linate Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Milan (LIN) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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