DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
3,566 km
2,216 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,566 km
2,216 mi / 1,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DXB WIL
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code DXB WIL
ICAO Code OMDB HKNW
City Dubai Nairobi
Country United Arab Emirates Kenya
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 34 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Dubai (DXB) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,566 kilometers (2,216 miles / 1,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 19:19 in Dubai, it's 18:19 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,502 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Dubai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Dubai (DXB) 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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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