NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,299 km
3,292 miles
QSF
Setif
Algeria
Distance
5,299 km
3,292 mi / 2,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO QSF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ain Arnat Airport
IATA Code NBO QSF
ICAO Code HKJK DAAS
City Nairobi Setif
Country Kenya Algeria
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Algiers
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,360 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 36.180000, 5.320000

Nairobi (NBO) to Setif (QSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) in Setif, Algeria is 5,299 kilometers (3,292 miles / 2,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:11 in Nairobi, it's 07:11 in Setif.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,970 feet between the two airports. Ain Arnat 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 Setif (QSF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 135° (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 Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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