NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,335 km
3,315 miles
UGC
Urgench
Uzbekistan
Distance
5,335 km
3,315 mi / 2,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO UGC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Urgench Airport
IATA Code NBO UGC
ICAO Code HKJK UTNU
City Nairobi Urgench
Country Kenya Uzbekistan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 5,330 ft 320 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 41.580000, 60.640000

Nairobi (NBO) to Urgench (UGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Urgench Airport (UGC) in Urgench, Uzbekistan is 5,335 kilometers (3,315 miles / 2,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Uzbekistan. 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 02:50 in Nairobi, it's 04:50 in Urgench.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,010 feet between the two airports. Urgench 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 Urgench (UGC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Urgench Airport (UGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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