KOF
Komatipoort
South Africa
2,735 km
1,700 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,735 km
1,700 mi / 1,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KOF NBO
Airport Name Komatipoort Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KOF NBO
ICAO Code FAKP HKJK
City Komatipoort Nairobi
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 541 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -25.440000, 31.930000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Komatipoort (KOF) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Komatipoort Airport (KOF) in Komatipoort, South Africa to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,735 kilometers (1,700 miles / 1,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:38 in Komatipoort, it's 11:38 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,789 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Komatipoort Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Komatipoort (KOF) follows a heading of 191° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Komatipoort Airport (KOF) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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