NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,291 km
3,909 miles
ULY
Ulyanovsk
Russia
Distance
6,291 km
3,909 mi / 3,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
north

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NBO ULY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ulyanovsk East Airport
IATA Code NBO ULY
ICAO Code HKJK UWLW
City Nairobi Ulyanovsk
Country Kenya Russia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Ulyanovsk
Elevation 5,330 ft 252 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 54.400000, 48.800000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ulyanovsk (ULY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ulyanovsk East Airport (ULY) in Ulyanovsk, Russia is 6,291 kilometers (3,909 miles / 3,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:38 in Nairobi, it's 06:38 in Ulyanovsk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,078 feet between the two airports. Ulyanovsk East 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 Ulyanovsk (ULY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 194° (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 Ulyanovsk East Airport (ULY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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