BBZ
Zambezi
Zambia
2,039 km
1,267 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,039 km
1,267 mi / 1,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
49°
northeast

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BBZ NBO
Airport Name Zambezi Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BBZ NBO
ICAO Code FLZB HKJK
City Zambezi Nairobi
Country Zambia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,538 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, 23.110000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Zambezi (BBZ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zambezi Airport (BBZ) in Zambezi, Zambia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,039 kilometers (1,267 miles / 1,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:10 in Zambezi, it's 15:10 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,792 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Zambezi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Zambezi (BBZ) follows a heading of 228° (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 Zambezi Airport (BBZ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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