NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,191 km
1,983 miles
ZUL
Zilfi
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,191 km
1,983 mi / 1,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO ZUL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Zilfi Airport
IATA Code NBO ZUL
ICAO Code HKJK OEZL
City Nairobi Zilfi
Country Kenya Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,900 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 26.350000, 44.830000

Nairobi (NBO) to Zilfi (ZUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Zilfi Airport (ZUL) in Zilfi, Saudi Arabia is 3,191 kilometers (1,983 miles / 1,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 09:43 in Nairobi, it's 09:43 in Zilfi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,430 feet between the two airports. Zilfi 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 Zilfi (ZUL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 197° (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 Zilfi Airport (ZUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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