NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,185 km
4,464 miles
NCL
Newcastle
United Kingdom
Distance
7,185 km
4,464 mi / 3,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
337°
north northwest

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NBO NCL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Newcastle Airport
IATA Code NBO NCL
ICAO Code HKJK EGNT
City Nairobi Newcastle
Country Kenya United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/London
Elevation 5,330 ft 266 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 55.040000, -1.690000

Nairobi (NBO) to Newcastle (NCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Newcastle Airport (NCL) in Newcastle, United Kingdom is 7,185 kilometers (4,464 miles / 3,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:20 in Nairobi, it's 02:20 in Newcastle. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,064 feet between the two airports. Newcastle Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Newcastle (NCL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 136° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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