EIY
Sapir
Israel
3,556 km
2,210 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,556 km
2,210 mi / 1,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
177°
south

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EIY NBO
Airport Name Ein Yahav Airfield Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code EIY NBO
ICAO Code LLEY HKJK
City Sapir Nairobi
Country Israel Kenya
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem Africa/Nairobi
Elevation -164 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 30.620000, 35.200000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Sapir (EIY) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ein Yahav Airfield (EIY) in Sapir, Israel to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,556 kilometers (2,210 miles / 1,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Israel 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 18:07 in Sapir, it's 19:07 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,494 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Ein Yahav Airfield. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Sapir (EIY) follows a heading of 357° (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 Ein Yahav Airfield (EIY) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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