ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
1,860 km
1,156 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,860 km
1,156 mi / 1,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

ASM NBO
Airport Name Asmara International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ASM NBO
ICAO Code HHAS HKJK
City Asmara Nairobi
Country Eritrea Kenya
Timezone Africa/Asmara Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 7,661 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Asmara (ASM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,860 kilometers (1,156 miles / 1,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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 07:18 in Asmara, it's 07:18 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,331 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits lower than Asmara International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 7° (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 Asmara International Airport (ASM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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