EYL
Yelimane
Mali
5,533 km
3,438 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,533 km
3,438 mi / 2,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EYL NBO
Airport Name Yelimane Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code EYL NBO
ICAO Code GAYE HKJK
City Yelimane Nairobi
Country Mali Kenya
Timezone Africa/Bamako Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 325 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 15.130000, -10.570000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Yelimane (EYL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yelimane Airport (EYL) in Yelimane, Mali to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,533 kilometers (3,438 miles / 2,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:04 in Yelimane, it's 17:04 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 5,005 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Yelimane Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Yelimane (EYL) follows a heading of 291° (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 Yelimane Airport (EYL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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