AWZ
Ahwaz
Iran
3,840 km
2,386 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,840 km
2,386 mi / 2,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
201°
south southwest

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AWZ NBO
Airport Name Ahwaz Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AWZ NBO
ICAO Code OIAW HKJK
City Ahwaz Nairobi
Country Iran Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tehran Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 66 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 31.340000, 48.760000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ahwaz (AWZ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) in Ahwaz, Iran to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,840 kilometers (2,386 miles / 2,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 Iran 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 09:35 in Ahwaz, it's 09:05 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,264 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Ahwaz Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ahwaz (AWZ) follows a heading of 18° (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 Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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