ECN
Nicosia
Cyprus
4,071 km
2,530 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,071 km
2,530 mi / 2,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
174°
south

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ECN NBO
Airport Name Ercan International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ECN NBO
ICAO Code LCEN HKJK
City Nicosia Nairobi
Country Cyprus Kenya
Timezone Asia/Nicosia Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 404 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 35.150000, 33.500000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Nicosia (ECN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ercan International Airport (ECN) in Nicosia, Cyprus to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,071 kilometers (2,530 miles / 2,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Cyprus with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:31 in Nicosia, it's 06:31 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,926 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Ercan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Nicosia (ECN) follows a heading of 355° (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 Ercan International Airport (ECN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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