KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
3,994 km
2,482 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,994 km
2,482 mi / 2,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Beirut
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

KYE NBO
Airport Name Rene Mouawad Air Base Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KYE NBO
ICAO Code OLKA HKJK
City Tripoli Nairobi
Country Lebanon Kenya
Timezone Asia/Beirut Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 75 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 36.010000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Tripoli (KYE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,994 kilometers (2,482 miles / 2,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 Lebanon 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 04:20 in Tripoli, it's 05:20 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,255 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Rene Mouawad Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Tripoli (KYE) follows a heading of 359° (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 Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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