ELF
El Fasher
Sudan
2,096 km
1,302 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,096 km
1,302 mi / 1,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ELF NBO
Airport Name El Fasher Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ELF NBO
ICAO Code HSFS HKJK
City El Fasher Nairobi
Country Sudan Kenya
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,393 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 13.610000, 25.320000 -1.320000, 36.930000

El Fasher (ELF) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Fasher Airport (ELF) in El Fasher, Sudan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,096 kilometers (1,302 miles / 1,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 Sudan with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:03 in El Fasher, it's 16:03 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,937 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than El Fasher Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to El Fasher (ELF) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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