AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
3,734 km
2,320 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,734 km
2,320 mi / 2,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AFD NBO
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AFD NBO
ICAO Code FAPA HKJK
City Port Alfred Nairobi
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 307 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,734 kilometers (2,320 miles / 2,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 South Africa with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:53 in Port Alfred, it's 17:53 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,023 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Port Alfred Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 195° (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 Port Alfred Airport (AFD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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