KCU
Masindi
Uganda
671 km
417 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
671 km
417 mi / 362 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
121°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KCU NBO
Airport Name Masindi Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KCU NBO
ICAO Code HUMI HKJK
City Masindi Nairobi
Country Uganda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,850 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 1.760000, 31.740000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Masindi (KCU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 671 kilometers (417 miles / 362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 03:25 in Masindi, it's 03:25 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,480 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Masindi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Masindi (KCU) follows a heading of 301° (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 Masindi Airport (KCU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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