ALJ
Alexander Bay
South Africa
3,724 km
2,314 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,724 km
2,314 mi / 2,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
39°
northeast

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ALJ NBO
Airport Name Alexander Bay Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ALJ NBO
ICAO Code FAAB HKJK
City Alexander Bay Nairobi
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 98 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -28.570000, 16.530000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Alexander Bay (ALJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) in Alexander Bay, South Africa to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,724 kilometers (2,314 miles / 2,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:09 in Alexander Bay, it's 14:09 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,232 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Alexander Bay Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Alexander Bay (ALJ) follows a heading of 214° (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 Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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