EYS
Eliye Springs
Kenya
516 km
321 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
516 km
321 mi / 279 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

EYS NBO
Airport Name Eliye Springs Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code EYS NBO
ICAO Code HKES HKJK
City Eliye Springs Nairobi
Country Kenya Kenya
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,395 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 3.220000, 35.970000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Eliye Springs (EYS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) in Eliye Springs, Kenya to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 516 kilometers (321 miles / 279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Kenya. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 10:24 in Eliye Springs, it's 10:24 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,935 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Eliye Springs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Eliye Springs (EYS) follows a heading of 348° (north 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 Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.