HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
4,752 km
2,953 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,752 km
2,953 mi / 2,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
219°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HEA NBO
Airport Name Herat Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HEA NBO
ICAO Code OAHR HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Afghanistan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kabul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,206 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 34.210000, 62.230000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Herat Airport (HEA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,752 kilometers (2,953 miles / 2,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 16:24 in Herat Airport, it's 14:54 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,124 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Herat Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Herat Airport (HEA) follows a heading of 31° (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 Herat Airport (HEA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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