KOO
Kongolo
DR Congo
1,192 km
741 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,192 km
741 mi / 644 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KOO NBO
Airport Name Kongolo Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KOO NBO
ICAO Code FZRQ HKJK
City Kongolo Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,850 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -5.390000, 26.990000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kongolo (KOO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kongolo Airport (KOO) in Kongolo, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,192 kilometers (741 miles / 644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 20:26 in Kongolo, it's 21:26 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,480 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kongolo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kongolo (KOO) follows a heading of 247° (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 Kongolo Airport (KOO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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