IES
Riesa
Germany
6,258 km
3,889 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,258 km
3,889 mi / 3,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IES NBO
Airport Name Riesa-Gohlis Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IES NBO
ICAO Code EDAU HKJK
City Riesa Nairobi
Country Germany Kenya
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 322 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 13.360000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Riesa (IES) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) in Riesa, Germany to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,258 kilometers (3,889 miles / 3,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Germany with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:54 in Riesa, it's 19:54 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,008 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Riesa-Gohlis Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Riesa (IES) follows a heading of 343° (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 Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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