ISU
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq
4,192 km
2,605 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,192 km
2,605 mi / 2,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
194°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

ISU NBO
Airport Name Sulaymaniyah International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ISU NBO
ICAO Code ORSU HKJK
City Sulaymaniyah Nairobi
Country Iraq Kenya
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,494 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 35.560000, 45.320000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,192 kilometers (2,605 miles / 2,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 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 14:22 in Sulaymaniyah, it's 14:22 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,836 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Sulaymaniyah International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU) follows a heading of 11° (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 Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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