NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,025 km
3,122 miles
TRR
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,025 km
3,122 mi / 2,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO TRR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport China-Bay Airport
IATA Code NBO TRR
ICAO Code HKJK VCCT
City Nairobi Trincomalee
Country Kenya Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Colombo
Elevation 5,330 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 8.540000, 81.180000

Nairobi (NBO) to Trincomalee (TRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to China-Bay Airport (TRR) in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is 5,025 kilometers (3,122 miles / 2,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 09:00 in Nairobi, it's 11:30 in Trincomalee.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,324 feet between the two airports. China-Bay 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 Trincomalee (TRR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 260° (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 China-Bay Airport (TRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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