NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,026 km
3,744 miles
OTL
Boutilimit
Mauritania
Distance
6,026 km
3,744 mi / 3,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO OTL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Boutilimit Airport
IATA Code NBO OTL
ICAO Code HKJK GQNB
City Nairobi Boutilimit
Country Kenya Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 5,330 ft 121 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 17.530000, -14.680000

Nairobi (NBO) to Boutilimit (OTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Boutilimit Airport (OTL) in Boutilimit, Mauritania is 6,026 kilometers (3,744 miles / 3,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:36 in Nairobi, it's 04:36 in Boutilimit. 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 5,209 feet between the two airports. Boutilimit 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 Boutilimit (OTL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 Boutilimit Airport (OTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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