AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
2,264 km
1,406 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,264 km
1,406 mi / 1,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
197°
south southwest

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AHB NBO
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AHB NBO
ICAO Code OEAB HKJK
City Abha Nairobi
Country Saudi Arabia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 6,858 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Abha (AHB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,264 kilometers (1,406 miles / 1,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia 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 08:59 in Abha, it's 08:59 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,528 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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