IQA
Hit
Iraq
3,946 km
2,452 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,946 km
2,452 mi / 2,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
190°
south

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IQA NBO
Airport Name Al Asad Air Base Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IQA NBO
ICAO Code ORAA HKJK
City Hit Nairobi
Country Iraq Kenya
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 618 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 42.440000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Hit (IQA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,946 kilometers (2,452 miles / 2,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Iraq 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 10:17 in Hit, it's 10:17 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,712 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Al Asad Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Hit (IQA) follows a heading of 8° (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 Al Asad Air Base (IQA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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