NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,623 km
2,873 miles
STV
Surat Airport
India
Distance
4,623 km
2,873 mi / 2,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
55°
northeast

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NBO STV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Surat Airport
IATA Code NBO STV
ICAO Code HKJK VASU
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya India
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5,330 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 21.110000, 72.740000

Nairobi (NBO) to Surat Airport (STV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Surat Airport (STV) in Surat Airport, India is 4,623 kilometers (2,873 miles / 2,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 10:33 in Nairobi, it's 13:03 in Surat Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,314 feet between the two airports. Surat 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 Surat Airport (STV) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 242° (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 Surat Airport (STV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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