NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,936 km
2,446 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
3,936 km
2,446 mi / 2,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO TOB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code NBO TOB
ICAO Code HKJK HLGN
City Nairobi Tobruk
Country Kenya Libya
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 5,330 ft 519 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 31.860000, 23.910000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 3,936 kilometers (2,446 miles / 2,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:19 in Nairobi, it's 14:19 in Tobruk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,811 feet between the two airports. Gamal Abdel Nasser 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 Tobruk (TOB) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 157° (south southeast). 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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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