KGN
Kasongo
DR Congo
1,199 km
745 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,199 km
745 mi / 647 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGN NBO
Airport Name Kasongo Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KGN NBO
ICAO Code FZOK HKJK
City Kasongo Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,785 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -4.530000, 26.620000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kasongo (KGN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasongo Airport (KGN) in Kasongo, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,199 kilometers (745 miles / 647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:41 in Kasongo, it's 02:41 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,545 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kasongo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kasongo (KGN) follows a heading of 252° (west 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 Kasongo Airport (KGN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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