Distance From Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, ABV - NBO Distance

The distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 2164 miles or 3482 kilometers or 1879 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 Abuja ( Nigeria ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abuja and Nairobi takes around 4 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Nigeria to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 4 hours 58 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 • ABV - NBO

Kilometers		3482 km
Statute Miles		2164 miles
Nautical Miles		1879 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 58 minutes

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - ABV to NBO Flight Path

Location of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Abuja, Nigeria and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ABV - NBO

Time difference between Abuja (Nigeria) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 2 Hours.
Nairobi time is 2 Hours ahead of Abuja.

Location	Local Time
Abuja (Nigeria)	2026-08-04, 10:18:58 WAT
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-08-04, 12:18:58 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

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV / DNAA) Abuja, Nigeria

Destination

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