KSL
Kassala
Sudan
1,859 km
1,155 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,859 km
1,155 mi / 1,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

KSL NBO
Airport Name Kassala Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KSL NBO
ICAO Code HSKA HKJK
City Kassala Nairobi
Country Sudan Kenya
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,671 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 15.390000, 36.330000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kassala (KSL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kassala Airport (KSL) in Kassala, Sudan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,859 kilometers (1,155 miles / 1,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sudan with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:07 in Kassala, it's 20:07 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,659 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kassala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kassala (KSL) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kassala Airport (KSL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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