ATB
Atbara
Sudan
2,139 km
1,329 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,139 km
1,329 mi / 1,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
171°
south

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ATB NBO
Airport Name Atbara Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ATB NBO
ICAO Code HSAT HKJK
City Atbara Nairobi
Country Sudan Kenya
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,181 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 17.710000, 34.060000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Atbara (ATB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atbara Airport (ATB) in Atbara, Sudan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,139 kilometers (1,329 miles / 1,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:30 in Atbara, it's 04:30 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,149 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Atbara Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Atbara (ATB) follows a heading of 352° (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 Atbara Airport (ATB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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