EBL
Arbil
Iraq
4,239 km
2,634 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,239 km
2,634 mi / 2,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
191°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

EBL NBO
Airport Name Erbil International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code EBL NBO
ICAO Code ORER HKJK
City Arbil Nairobi
Country Iraq Kenya
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,341 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 36.240000, 43.960000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Arbil (EBL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erbil International Airport (EBL) in Arbil, Iraq to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,239 kilometers (2,634 miles / 2,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 191°.

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 Iraq 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 00:36 in Arbil, it's 00:36 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,989 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Erbil International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Arbil (EBL) follows a heading of 9° (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 Erbil International Airport (EBL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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