NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,561 km
3,455 miles
SLV
Shimla Airport
India
Distance
5,561 km
3,455 mi / 3,003 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO SLV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Shimla Airport
IATA Code NBO SLV
ICAO Code HKJK VISM
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya India
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5,330 ft 5,072 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 31.080000, 77.070000

Nairobi (NBO) to Shimla Airport (SLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Shimla Airport (SLV) in Shimla Airport, India is 5,561 kilometers (3,455 miles / 3,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:13 in Nairobi, it's 06:43 in Shimla Airport.

The return flight from Shimla Airport (SLV) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). 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 Shimla Airport (SLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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