EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
3,093 km
1,922 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,093 km
1,922 mi / 1,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
11°
north

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EMG NBO
Airport Name Empangeni Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code EMG NBO
ICAO Code FAEM HKJK
City Empangeni Nairobi
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 251 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -28.720000, 31.890000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Empangeni (EMG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,093 kilometers (1,922 miles / 1,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 17:52 in Empangeni, it's 18:52 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,079 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Empangeni Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Empangeni (EMG) follows a heading of 190° (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 Empangeni Airport (EMG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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