KNM
Kaniama
DR Congo
1,578 km
980 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,578 km
980 mi / 852 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
64°
east northeast

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KNM NBO
Airport Name Kaniama Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KNM NBO
ICAO Code FZTK HKJK
City Kaniama Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,772 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -7.580000, 24.150000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kaniama (KNM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaniama Airport (KNM) in Kaniama, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,578 kilometers (980 miles / 852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 16:35 in Kaniama, it's 17:35 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,558 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kaniama Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kaniama (KNM) follows a heading of 243° (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 Kaniama Airport (KNM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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