GJL
Jijel
Algeria
5,313 km
3,301 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,313 km
3,301 mi / 2,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GJL NBO
Airport Name Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GJL NBO
ICAO Code DAAV HKJK
City Jijel Nairobi
Country Algeria Kenya
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 36 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 36.800000, 5.870000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Jijel (GJL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,313 kilometers (3,301 miles / 2,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:47 in Jijel, it's 22:47 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,294 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Jijel (GJL) follows a heading of 326° (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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.