FAH
Farah
Afghanistan
4,591 km
2,853 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,591 km
2,853 mi / 2,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
220°
southwest

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FAH NBO
Airport Name Farah Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FAH NBO
ICAO Code OAFR HKJK
City Farah Nairobi
Country Afghanistan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kabul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,083 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 32.370000, 62.180000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Farah (FAH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Farah Airport (FAH) in Farah, Afghanistan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,591 kilometers (2,853 miles / 2,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Afghanistan 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 22:56 in Farah, it's 21:26 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,247 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Farah Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Farah (FAH) 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 Farah Airport (FAH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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