AKF
Kufra
Libya
3,194 km
1,985 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,194 km
1,985 mi / 1,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AKF NBO
Airport Name Kufra Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AKF NBO
ICAO Code HLKF HKJK
City Kufra Nairobi
Country Libya Kenya
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,367 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kufra (AKF) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,194 kilometers (1,985 miles / 1,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Libya with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:22 in Kufra, it's 06:22 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,963 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kufra Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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