AAC
El Arish
Egypt
3,616 km
2,247 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,616 km
2,247 mi / 1,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
174°
south

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AAC NBO
Airport Name El Arish International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AAC NBO
ICAO Code HEAR HKJK
City El Arish Nairobi
Country Egypt Kenya
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 121 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 31.070000, 33.840000 -1.320000, 36.930000

El Arish (AAC) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Arish International Airport (AAC) in El Arish, Egypt to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,616 kilometers (2,247 miles / 1,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:08 in El Arish, it's 04:08 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,209 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than El Arish International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to El Arish (AAC) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Arish International Airport (AAC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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