NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,620 km
3,492 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
5,620 km
3,492 mi / 3,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO ZAG
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code NBO ZAG
ICAO Code HKJK LDZA
City Nairobi Zagreb
Country Kenya Croatia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 5,330 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 45.740000, 16.070000

Nairobi (NBO) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 5,620 kilometers (3,492 miles / 3,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:51 in Nairobi, it's 06:51 in Zagreb.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,977 feet between the two airports. Zagreb 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 Zagreb (ZAG) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 153° (south 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 Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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