NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,084 km
3,159 miles
OAS
Sharana
Afghanistan
Distance
5,084 km
3,159 mi / 2,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO OAS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sharana Airstrip
IATA Code NBO OAS
ICAO Code HKJK OASA
City Nairobi Sharana
Country Kenya Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kabul
Elevation 5,330 ft 7,340 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 33.130000, 68.840000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sharana (OAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sharana Airstrip (OAS) in Sharana, Afghanistan is 5,084 kilometers (3,159 miles / 2,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:27 in Nairobi, it's 20:57 in Sharana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,010 feet between the two airports. Sharana Airstrip sits higher than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sharana (OAS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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