Distance From Esenboğa International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, ESB - NBO Distance

The distance from Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 2875 miles or 4626 kilometers or 2497 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ankara ( Turkey ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ankara and Nairobi takes around 6 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 6 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ESB - NBO

Kilometers		4626 km
Statute Miles		2875 miles
Nautical Miles		2497 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 36 minutes

Esenboğa International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - ESB to NBO Flight Path

Location of Esenboğa International Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Ankara, Turkey and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ESB - NBO

Time difference between Ankara (Turkey) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Ankara (Turkey)	2025-03-28, 10:33:55 +03
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-03-28, 10:33:55 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey

Destination

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya