NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,836 km
1,762 miles
OYE
Oyem
Gabon
Distance
2,836 km
1,762 mi / 1,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
276°
west

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NBO OYE
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Oyem Airport
IATA Code NBO OYE
ICAO Code HKJK FOGO
City Nairobi Oyem
Country Kenya Gabon
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Libreville
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,158 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 1.540000, 11.580000

Nairobi (NBO) to Oyem (OYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Oyem Airport (OYE) in Oyem, Gabon is 2,836 kilometers (1,762 miles / 1,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Gabon. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:09 in Nairobi, it's 14:09 in Oyem.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,172 feet between the two airports. Oyem 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 Oyem (OYE) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Oyem Airport (OYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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