NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,234 km
2,631 miles
OSB
Mosul
Iraq
Distance
4,234 km
2,631 mi / 2,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
north

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NBO OSB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Mosul International Airport
IATA Code NBO OSB
ICAO Code HKJK ORBM
City Nairobi Mosul
Country Kenya Iraq
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 5,330 ft 719 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 36.310000, 43.150000

Nairobi (NBO) to Mosul (OSB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Mosul International Airport (OSB) in Mosul, Iraq is 4,234 kilometers (2,631 miles / 2,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Iraq. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:45 in Nairobi, it's 12:45 in Mosul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,611 feet between the two airports. Mosul International 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 Mosul (OSB) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 190° (south). 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 Mosul International Airport (OSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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