EMN
Nema
Mauritania
5,247 km
3,260 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,247 km
3,260 mi / 2,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EMN NBO
Airport Name Nema Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code EMN NBO
ICAO Code GQNI HKJK
City Nema Nairobi
Country Mauritania Kenya
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 751 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 16.620000, -7.320000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Nema (EMN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nema Airport (EMN) in Nema, Mauritania to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,247 kilometers (3,260 miles / 2,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:35 in Nema, it's 18:35 in Nairobi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,579 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Nema Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Nema (EMN) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Nema Airport (EMN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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