KDA
Kolda
Senegal
5,938 km
3,690 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,938 km
3,690 mi / 3,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
102°
east southeast

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KDA NBO
Airport Name Kolda North Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KDA NBO
ICAO Code GODK HKJK
City Kolda Nairobi
Country Senegal Kenya
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 33 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 12.900000, -14.970000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kolda (KDA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kolda North Airport (KDA) in Kolda, Senegal to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,938 kilometers (3,690 miles / 3,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Senegal with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:17 in Kolda, it's 18:17 in Nairobi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,297 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kolda North Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kolda (KDA) 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 Kolda North Airport (KDA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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