NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,844 km
1,767 miles
NDJ
N'Djamena
Chad
Distance
2,844 km
1,767 mi / 1,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO NDJ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport N'Djamena International Airport
IATA Code NBO NDJ
ICAO Code HKJK FTTJ
City Nairobi N'Djamena
Country Kenya Chad
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 5,330 ft 968 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 12.130000, 15.030000

Nairobi (NBO) to N'Djamena (NDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) in N'Djamena, Chad is 2,844 kilometers (1,767 miles / 1,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Chad. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:51 in Nairobi, it's 14:51 in N'Djamena.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,362 feet between the two airports. N'Djamena International 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 N'Djamena (NDJ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). 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 N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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