NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,981 km
3,095 miles
TIR
Tirupati
India
Distance
4,981 km
3,095 mi / 2,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO TIR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tirupati Airport
IATA Code NBO TIR
ICAO Code HKJK VOTP
City Nairobi Tirupati
Country Kenya India
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5,330 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 13.630000, 79.540000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tirupati (TIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tirupati Airport (TIR) in Tirupati, India is 4,981 kilometers (3,095 miles / 2,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 06:32 in Nairobi, it's 09:02 in Tirupati.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,980 feet between the two airports. Tirupati 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 Tirupati (TIR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 254° (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 Tirupati Airport (TIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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