HME
Hassi Messaoud
Algeria
4,897 km
3,043 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,897 km
3,043 mi / 2,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

HME NBO
Airport Name Oued Irara Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HME NBO
ICAO Code DAUH HKJK
City Hassi Messaoud Nairobi
Country Algeria Kenya
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 463 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 31.670000, 6.140000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Hassi Messaoud (HME) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oued Irara Airport (HME) in Hassi Messaoud, Algeria to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,897 kilometers (3,043 miles / 2,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 15:06 in Hassi Messaoud, it's 17:06 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,867 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Oued Irara Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Hassi Messaoud (HME) follows a heading of 321° (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 Oued Irara Airport (HME) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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