AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
3,443 km
2,139 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,443 km
2,139 mi / 1,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AUH NBO
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AUH NBO
ICAO Code OMAA HKJK
City Abu Dhabi Nairobi
Country United Arab Emirates Kenya
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 88 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,443 kilometers (2,139 miles / 1,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 13:59 in Abu Dhabi, it's 12:59 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,242 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 33° (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 Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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