NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,033 km
3,749 miles
OEL
Orel
Russia
Distance
6,033 km
3,749 mi / 3,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO OEL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Oryol Yuzhny Airport
IATA Code NBO OEL
ICAO Code HKJK UUOR
City Nairobi Orel
Country Kenya Russia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Moscow
Elevation 5,330 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 52.930000, 36.000000

Nairobi (NBO) to Orel (OEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Oryol Yuzhny Airport (OEL) in Orel, Russia is 6,033 kilometers (3,749 miles / 3,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 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 05:08 in Nairobi, it's 05:08 in Orel.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,674 feet between the two airports. Oryol Yuzhny 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 Orel (OEL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 179° (south). 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 Oryol Yuzhny Airport (OEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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