NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,425 km
2,128 miles
QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,425 km
2,128 mi / 1,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO QJB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Jubail Airport
IATA Code NBO QJB
ICAO Code HKJK OEJB
City Nairobi Jubail
Country Kenya Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,330 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 27.040000, 49.410000

Nairobi (NBO) to Jubail (QJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia is 3,425 kilometers (2,128 miles / 1,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 20:51 in Nairobi, it's 20:51 in Jubail.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,304 feet between the two airports. Jubail 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 Jubail (QJB) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 205° (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 Jubail Airport (QJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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