ELG
El Golea Airport
Algeria
5,056 km
3,141 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,056 km
3,141 mi / 2,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ELG NBO
Airport Name El Golea Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ELG NBO
ICAO Code DAUE HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Algeria Kenya
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,306 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 30.570000, 2.860000 -1.320000, 36.930000

El Golea Airport (ELG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Golea Airport (ELG) in El Golea Airport, Algeria to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,056 kilometers (3,141 miles / 2,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:48 in El Golea Airport, it's 20:48 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,024 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than El Golea Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to El Golea Airport (ELG) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Golea Airport (ELG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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