Nairobi to Kathmandu Distance
6,096 km · 3,788 miles · 8 h 7 min flight
The distance from Nairobi to Kathmandu is 6,096 km (3,788 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 8 h 7 min. Kathmandu is 2 hours 45 minutes ahead of Nairobi.
Nairobi
Kenya
Kathmandu
Nepal
- Kilometres
- 6,096
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 3,788
- 3,292 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 8 h 7 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +2 hours 45 minutes
- Kathmandu vs Nairobi
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Nairobi | Northeast (54°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Kathmandu | West-southwest (246°) |
| Halfway point | 14.43° N, 59.50° E |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
| Kathmandu coordinates | 27.70° N, 85.32° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Kathmandu from Nairobi?
6,096 kilometres or 3,788 miles (3,292 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Kathmandu?
About 8 h 7 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 2 hours 45 minutes ahead of Nairobi right now.
In which direction is Kathmandu from Nairobi?
Kathmandu lies to the northeast of Nairobi (initial bearing 54°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.