KKW
Kikwit Airport
DR Congo
2,056 km
1,277 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,056 km
1,277 mi / 1,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

KKW NBO
Airport Name Kikwit Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KKW NBO
ICAO Code FZCA HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,572 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -5.040000, 18.790000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kikwit Airport (KKW) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kikwit Airport (KKW) in Kikwit Airport, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,056 kilometers (1,277 miles / 1,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 13:49 in Kikwit Airport, it's 15:49 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,758 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kikwit Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kikwit Airport (KKW) follows a heading of 258° (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 Kikwit Airport (KKW) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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