NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,144 km
3,196 miles
NIA
Nimba
Liberia
Distance
5,144 km
3,196 mi / 2,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO NIA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nimba Airport
IATA Code NBO NIA
ICAO Code HKJK GLNA
City Nairobi Nimba
Country Kenya Liberia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,632 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 7.500000, -8.600000

Nairobi (NBO) to Nimba (NIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Nimba Airport (NIA) in Nimba, Liberia is 5,144 kilometers (3,196 miles / 2,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:11 in Nairobi, it's 11:11 in Nimba. 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 3,698 feet between the two airports. Nimba Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nimba (NIA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nimba Airport (NIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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