AKR
Akure
Nigeria
3,636 km
2,259 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,636 km
2,259 mi / 1,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
104°
east southeast

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AKR NBO
Airport Name Akure Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AKR NBO
ICAO Code DNAK HKJK
City Akure Nairobi
Country Nigeria Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,100 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 7.250000, 5.300000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Akure (AKR) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akure Airport (AKR) in Akure, Nigeria to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,636 kilometers (2,259 miles / 1,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:35 in Akure, it's 20:35 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,230 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Akure Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Akure (AKR) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Akure Airport (AKR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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