KNN
Kankan
Guinea
5,277 km
3,279 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,277 km
3,279 mi / 2,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
102°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KNN NBO
Airport Name Kankan Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KNN NBO
ICAO Code GUXN HKJK
City Kankan Nairobi
Country Guinea Kenya
Timezone Africa/Conakry Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,234 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 10.390000, -9.300000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kankan (KNN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kankan Airport (KNN) in Kankan, Guinea to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,277 kilometers (3,279 miles / 2,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:18 in Kankan, it's 23:18 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 4,096 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kankan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kankan (KNN) follows a heading of 285° (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 Kankan Airport (KNN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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