Airport Comparison
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.