DWA
Dwangwa
Malawi
1,283 km
797 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,283 km
797 mi / 693 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DWA NBO
Airport Name Dwangwa Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DWA NBO
ICAO Code FWDW HKJK
City Dwangwa Nairobi
Country Malawi Kenya
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,605 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -12.520000, 34.130000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Dwangwa (DWA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dwangwa Airport (DWA) in Dwangwa, Malawi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,283 kilometers (797 miles / 693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 16:12 in Dwangwa, it's 17:12 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,725 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Dwangwa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Dwangwa (DWA) follows a heading of 194° (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 Dwangwa Airport (DWA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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