NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,553 km
3,450 miles
UAR
Bouarfa
Morocco
Distance
5,553 km
3,450 mi / 2,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
316°
northwest

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NBO UAR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Bouarfa Airport
IATA Code NBO UAR
ICAO Code HKJK GMFB
City Nairobi Bouarfa
Country Kenya Morocco
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,630 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 32.510000, -1.980000

Nairobi (NBO) to Bouarfa (UAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Bouarfa Airport (UAR) in Bouarfa, Morocco is 5,553 kilometers (3,450 miles / 2,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:40 in Nairobi, it's 12:40 in Bouarfa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,700 feet between the two airports. Bouarfa 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 Bouarfa (UAR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 125° (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 Bouarfa Airport (UAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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