AAW
Abbottabad
Pakistan
5,472 km
3,400 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,472 km
3,400 mi / 2,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AAW NBO
Airport Name Abbottabad Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AAW NBO
ICAO Code OPAB HKJK
City Abbottabad Nairobi
Country Pakistan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Karachi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,072 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 34.200000, 73.250000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Abbottabad (AAW) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abbottabad Airport (AAW) in Abbottabad, Pakistan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,472 kilometers (3,400 miles / 2,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Pakistan with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:21 in Abbottabad, it's 15:21 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,258 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Abbottabad Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Abbottabad (AAW) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abbottabad Airport (AAW) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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