ADJ
Amman
Jordan
3,703 km
2,301 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,703 km
2,301 mi / 1,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Amman
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

ADJ NBO
Airport Name Amman-Marka International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ADJ NBO
ICAO Code OJAM HKJK
City Amman Nairobi
Country Jordan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Amman Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,555 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 31.970000, 35.990000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Amman (ADJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amman-Marka International Airport (ADJ) in Amman, Jordan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,703 kilometers (2,301 miles / 1,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 Jordan with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:23 in Amman, it's 12:23 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,775 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Amman-Marka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Amman (ADJ) follows a heading of 359° (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 Amman-Marka International Airport (ADJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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