HBE
Alexandria
Egypt
3,666 km
2,278 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,666 km
2,278 mi / 1,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
167°
south southeast

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HBE NBO
Airport Name Borg El Arab International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HBE NBO
ICAO Code HEBA HKJK
City Alexandria Nairobi
Country Egypt Kenya
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 177 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 30.920000, 29.700000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Alexandria (HBE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) in Alexandria, Egypt to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,666 kilometers (2,278 miles / 1,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:41 in Alexandria, it's 19:41 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,153 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Borg El Arab International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Alexandria (HBE) follows a heading of 349° (north 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 Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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