# Distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Weerawila (WRZ)

> 4,990 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,990 km / 3,101 mi / 2,694 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 80° (east)
- **Return heading**: 262° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Kenya) → Sri Lanka
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +2.5h (When it's 21:25 in Nairobi, it's 23:55 in Weerawila)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,280 ft (WRZ is lower than NBO)

## Airports

### [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nairobi, Kenya
- ICAO: HKJK
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -1.320000, 36.930000
- Elevation: 5,330 ft

### [Wirawila Airport (WRZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wrz-weerawila-wirawila-airport/1ef266df-ef8b-6974-b8f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Weerawila, Sri Lanka
- ICAO: VCCW
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- Coordinates: 6.250000, 81.240000
- Elevation: 50 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:25 in Nairobi, it's 23:55 in Weerawila.

## Related

- [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wirawila Airport (WRZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wrz-weerawila-wirawila-airport/1ef266df-ef8b-6974-b8f9-06bb2780ed98)
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