EBB
Kampala
Uganda
522 km
324 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
522 km
324 mi / 282 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EBB NBO
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code EBB NBO
ICAO Code HUEN HKJK
City Kampala Nairobi
Country Uganda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,782 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kampala (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 522 kilometers (324 miles / 282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:28 in Kampala, it's 11:28 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,548 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Entebbe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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