HEW
Athens
Greece
4,566 km
2,837 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,566 km
2,837 mi / 2,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
160°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

HEW NBO
Airport Name Athen Helenikon Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HEW NBO
ICAO Code LGAT HKJK
City Athens Nairobi
Country Greece Kenya
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 69 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 37.890000, 23.730000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Athens (HEW) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,566 kilometers (2,837 miles / 2,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 Greece 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 12:28 in Athens, it's 12:28 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,261 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Athen Helenikon Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Athens (HEW) follows a heading of 344° (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 Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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