Distance From Iranamadu Seaplane Base to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, IRU - NBO Distance

The distance from Iranamadu Seaplane Base (IRU) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 3084 miles or 4963 kilometers or 2678 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Iranamadu ( Sri Lanka ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Iranamadu and Nairobi takes around 7 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Iranamadu Seaplane Base, Iranamadu, Sri Lanka to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 7 hours 5 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • IRU - NBO

Kilometers		4963 km
Statute Miles		3084 miles
Nautical Miles		2678 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 5 minutes

Iranamadu Seaplane Base to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - IRU to NBO Flight Path

Location of Iranamadu Seaplane Base & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Iranamadu to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Iranamadu, Sri Lanka and Nairobi, Kenya. .

Nonstop flight route between Iranamadu, Sri Lanka and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IRU - NBO

Time difference between Iranamadu (Sri Lanka) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Nairobi time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Iranamadu.

Location	Local Time
Iranamadu (Sri Lanka)	2026-03-18, 14:32:29 +0530
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-03-18, 12:02:29 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Iranamadu Seaplane Base (IRU / ) Iranamadu, Sri Lanka

Destination

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya