NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,859 km
1,155 miles
NHF
New Halfa
Sudan
Distance
1,859 km
1,155 mi / 1,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO NHF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport New Halfa Airport
IATA Code NBO NHF
ICAO Code HKJK HSNW
City Nairobi New Halfa
Country Kenya Sudan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,480 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 15.360000, 35.730000

Nairobi (NBO) to New Halfa (NHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to New Halfa Airport (NHF) in New Halfa, Sudan is 1,859 kilometers (1,155 miles / 1,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:58 in Nairobi, it's 03:58 in New Halfa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,850 feet between the two airports. New Halfa 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 New Halfa (NHF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 176° (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 New Halfa Airport (NHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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