ASB
Ashgabat
Turkmenistan
4,893 km
3,041 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,893 km
3,041 mi / 2,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Ashgabat
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ASB NBO
Airport Name Ashgabat Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ASB NBO
ICAO Code UTAA HKJK
City Ashgabat Nairobi
Country Turkmenistan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Ashgabat Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 692 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 37.990000, 58.360000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ashgabat (ASB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ashgabat Airport (ASB) in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,893 kilometers (3,041 miles / 2,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Turkmenistan 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 12:38 in Ashgabat, it's 10:38 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,638 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Ashgabat Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ashgabat (ASB) follows a heading of 24° (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 Ashgabat Airport (ASB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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