AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
3,445 km
2,141 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,445 km
2,141 mi / 1,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Amman
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

AQJ NBO
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AQJ NBO
ICAO Code OJAQ HKJK
City Aqaba Nairobi
Country Jordan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Amman Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 175 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,445 kilometers (2,141 miles / 1,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 Jordan 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 10:37 in Aqaba, it's 10:37 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,155 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Aqaba King Hussein International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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