ALU
Alula
Somalia
2,124 km
1,320 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,124 km
1,320 mi / 1,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ALU NBO
Airport Name Alula Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ALU NBO
ICAO Code HCMA HKJK
City Alula Nairobi
Country Somalia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 6 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Alula (ALU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,124 kilometers (1,320 miles / 1,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:48 in Alula, it's 08:48 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,324 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Alula Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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