JOM
Njombe
Tanzania
923 km
574 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
923 km
574 mi / 499 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JOM NBO
Airport Name Njombe Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code JOM NBO
ICAO Code HTNJ HKJK
City Njombe Nairobi
Country Tanzania Kenya
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 6,400 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -9.350000, 34.800000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Njombe (JOM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Njombe Airport (JOM) in Njombe, Tanzania to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 923 kilometers (574 miles / 499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:29 in Njombe, it's 23:29 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,070 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits lower than Njombe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Njombe (JOM) follows a heading of 195° (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 Njombe Airport (JOM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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