KFA
Kiffa
Mauritania
5,663 km
3,519 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,663 km
3,519 mi / 3,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KFA NBO
Airport Name Kiffa Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KFA NBO
ICAO Code GQNF HKJK
City Kiffa Nairobi
Country Mauritania Kenya
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 424 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 16.590000, -11.410000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kiffa (KFA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiffa Airport (KFA) in Kiffa, Mauritania to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,663 kilometers (3,519 miles / 3,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Mauritania with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:07 in Kiffa, it's 09:07 in Nairobi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,906 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kiffa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kiffa (KFA) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Kiffa Airport (KFA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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