IFJ
Isafjordur
Iceland
8,846 km
5,496 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,846 km
5,496 mi / 4,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
118°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

IFJ NBO
Airport Name Isafjordur Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IFJ NBO
ICAO Code BIIS HKJK
City Isafjordur Nairobi
Country Iceland Kenya
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 8 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 66.060000, -23.140000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Isafjordur (IFJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) in Isafjordur, Iceland to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,846 kilometers (5,496 miles / 4,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Iceland 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 20:21 in Isafjordur, it's 23:21 in Nairobi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,322 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Isafjordur Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Isafjordur (IFJ) follows a heading of 339° (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 Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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