NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,635 km
1,016 miles
OBC
Obock
Djibouti
Distance
1,635 km
1,016 mi / 883 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO OBC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Obock Airport
IATA Code NBO OBC
ICAO Code HKJK HDOB
City Nairobi Obock
Country Kenya Djibouti
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 5,330 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 11.970000, 43.270000

Nairobi (NBO) to Obock (OBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Obock Airport (OBC) in Obock, Djibouti is 1,635 kilometers (1,016 miles / 883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:14 in Nairobi, it's 12:14 in Obock.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,261 feet between the two airports. Obock Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Obock (OBC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 206° (south 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 Obock Airport (OBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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