NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,081 km
1,915 miles
XXN
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,081 km
1,915 mi / 1,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO XXN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Riyadh Air Base
IATA Code NBO XXN
ICAO Code HKJK OERY
City Nairobi Riyadh
Country Kenya Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,082 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 24.710000, 46.730000

Nairobi (NBO) to Riyadh (XXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Riyadh Air Base (XXN) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,081 kilometers (1,915 miles / 1,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Kenya with Saudi Arabia. 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 12:57 in Nairobi, it's 12:57 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,248 feet between the two airports. Riyadh Air Base 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 Riyadh (XXN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 201° (south southwest). 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 Riyadh Air Base (XXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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