NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,990 km
3,101 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
4,990 km
3,101 mi / 2,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
80°
east

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NBO WRZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code NBO WRZ
ICAO Code HKJK VCCW
City Nairobi Weerawila
Country Kenya Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Colombo
Elevation 5,330 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 6.250000, 81.240000

Nairobi (NBO) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 4,990 kilometers (3,101 miles / 2,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 12:50 in Nairobi, it's 15:20 in Weerawila.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,280 feet between the two airports. Wirawila 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 Weerawila (WRZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 262° (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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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