DXB to NBO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 3,559 km (2,212 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 55m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (NBO to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Nairobi?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 3,559 km (2,212 mi, 1,922 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 DXB to NBO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NBO is roughly southwest of DXB.
How is the DXB to NBO route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-NBO in IATA codes and OMDB-HKJK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is NBO (HKJK).
| DXB | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | HKJK |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Kenya |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #126 |
OMDB starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; HKJK starts with H, the prefix for northeast Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NBO sits 5,268 ft (1,606 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| KQ | Kenya Airways | KQA | Kenya | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: KL, QF.
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 Dubai from Nairobi?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are 3,559 km (2,212 mi, 1,922 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to NBO?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and NBO takes about 4h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NBO from DXB?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) lies roughly southwest of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to NBO?
2 airlines appear on the DXB-NBO route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Kenya Airways.
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