AMM
Amman
Jordan
3,675 km
2,284 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,675 km
2,284 mi / 1,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Amman
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

AMM NBO
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AMM NBO
ICAO Code OJAI HKJK
City Amman Nairobi
Country Jordan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Amman Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,395 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Amman (AMM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,675 kilometers (2,284 miles / 1,984 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 11:24 in Amman, it's 11:24 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,935 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Queen Alia International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Amman (AMM) 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 Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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