IGL
Izmir
Turkey
4,544 km
2,824 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,544 km
2,824 mi / 2,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IGL NBO
Airport Name Cigli Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IGL NBO
ICAO Code LTBL HKJK
City Izmir Nairobi
Country Turkey Kenya
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 16 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 38.510000, 27.010000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Izmir (IGL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cigli Airport (IGL) in Izmir, Turkey to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,544 kilometers (2,824 miles / 2,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 Turkey 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 03:10 in Izmir, it's 03:10 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,314 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Cigli Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Izmir (IGL) follows a heading of 348° (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 Cigli Airport (IGL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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