NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,773 km
1,723 miles
NDD
Sumbe
Angola
Distance
2,773 km
1,723 mi / 1,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
246°
west southwest

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NBO NDD
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sumbe Airport
IATA Code NBO NDD
ICAO Code HKJK FNSU
City Nairobi Sumbe
Country Kenya Angola
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,330 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -11.170000, 13.850000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sumbe (NDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sumbe Airport (NDD) in Sumbe, Angola is 2,773 kilometers (1,723 miles / 1,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:06 in Nairobi, it's 01:06 in Sumbe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,294 feet between the two airports. Sumbe Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sumbe (NDD) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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