ASA
Asab
Eritrea
1,720 km
1,069 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,720 km
1,069 mi / 929 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ASA NBO
Airport Name Assab International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ASA NBO
ICAO Code HHSB HKJK
City Asab Nairobi
Country Eritrea Kenya
Timezone Africa/Asmara Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 46 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, 42.650000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Asab (ASA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assab International Airport (ASA) in Asab, Eritrea to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,720 kilometers (1,069 miles / 929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:25 in Asab, it's 06:25 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,284 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Assab International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Asab (ASA) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Assab International Airport (ASA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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