NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,154 km
717 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
1,154 km
717 mi / 623 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO NEK
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code NBO NEK
ICAO Code HKJK HANK
City Nairobi Nekemte
Country Kenya Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 5,330 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 9.050000, 36.600000

Nairobi (NBO) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 1,154 kilometers (717 miles / 623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:02 in Nairobi, it's 10:02 in Nekemte.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,170 feet between the two airports. Nekemte Airport sits higher than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nekemte (NEK) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 178° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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