BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
1,611 km
1,001 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,611 km
1,001 mi / 870 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BLZ NBO
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BLZ NBO
ICAO Code FWCL HKJK
City Blantyre Nairobi
Country Malawi Kenya
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,555 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,611 kilometers (1,001 miles / 870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:32 in Blantyre, it's 18:32 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,775 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Chileka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 188° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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