AMS to NBO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 6,677 km (4,149 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 50m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (NBO to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Nairobi?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 6,677 km (4,149 mi, 3,606 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to NBO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NBO is roughly southeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to NBO route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-NBO in IATA codes and EHAM-HKJK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is NBO (HKJK).
| AMS | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | HKJK |
| Country | Netherlands | Kenya |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #126 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; HKJK starts with H, the prefix for northeast Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NBO sits 5,341 ft (1,628 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to NBO
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
| KQ | Kenya Airways | KQA | Kenya | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AZ.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Nairobi?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are 6,677 km (4,149 mi, 3,606 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to NBO?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and NBO takes about 8h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NBO from AMS?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) lies roughly southeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to NBO?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-NBO route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Kenya Airways.
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