NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,035 km
6,857 miles
NLI
Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport
Russia
Distance
11,035 km
6,857 mi / 5,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
36°
northeast

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NBO NLI
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport
IATA Code NBO NLI
ICAO Code HKJK UHNN
City Nairobi Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport
Country Kenya Russia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Vladivostok
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 53.160000, 140.650000

Nairobi (NBO) to Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport (NLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport (NLI) in Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport, Russia is 11,035 kilometers (6,857 miles / 5,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Russia. 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 11:11 in Nairobi, it's 18:11 in Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,330 feet between the two airports. Nikolayevsk-na-Amure 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 Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport (NLI) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 280° (west). 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 Nikolayevsk-na-Amure Airport (NLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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