NBO to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 6,083 km (3,780 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 5m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to NBO).
How far is it from Nairobi to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 6,083 km (3,780 mi, 3,285 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from NBO to ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly northwest of NBO.
How is the NBO to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written NBO-ZRH in IATA codes and HKJK-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is NBO (HKJK), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| NBO | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | HKJK | LSZH |
| Country | Kenya | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 5,330 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #126 | #48 |
HKJK starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; LSZH starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ZRH sits 3,913 ft (1,193 m) lower than NBO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying NBO to ZRH
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: LH, UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Nairobi from Zurich?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 6,083 km (3,780 mi, 3,285 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from NBO to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between NBO and ZRH takes about 8h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from NBO?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly northwest of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Which airlines fly NBO to ZRH?
1 airline appear on the NBO-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Swiss International Air Lines.
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