IKL
Ikela
DR Congo
1,518 km
943 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,518 km
943 mi / 819 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
91°
east

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IKL NBO
Airport Name Ikela Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IKL NBO
ICAO Code FZGV HKJK
City Ikela Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,283 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -1.200000, 23.280000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ikela (IKL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ikela Airport (IKL) in Ikela, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,518 kilometers (943 miles / 819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:42 in Ikela, it's 13:42 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,047 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Ikela Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ikela (IKL) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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