KNZ
Kenieba
Mali
5,543 km
3,444 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,543 km
3,444 mi / 2,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
103°
east southeast

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KNZ NBO
Airport Name Kenieba Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KNZ NBO
ICAO Code GAKA HKJK
City Kenieba Nairobi
Country Mali Kenya
Timezone Africa/Bamako Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 449 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 12.830000, -11.250000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kenieba (KNZ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenieba Airport (KNZ) in Kenieba, Mali to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,543 kilometers (3,444 miles / 2,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Mali with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:38 in Kenieba, it's 00:38 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 4,881 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kenieba Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kenieba (KNZ) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Kenieba Airport (KNZ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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