NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,145 km
1,333 miles
NIO
Nioki
DR Congo
Distance
2,145 km
1,333 mi / 1,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO NIO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nioki Airport
IATA Code NBO NIO
ICAO Code HKJK FZBI
City Nairobi Nioki
Country Kenya DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,043 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -2.720000, 17.680000

Nairobi (NBO) to Nioki (NIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Nioki Airport (NIO) in Nioki, DR Congo is 2,145 kilometers (1,333 miles / 1,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:55 in Nairobi, it's 08:55 in Nioki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,287 feet between the two airports. Nioki 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 Nioki (NIO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Nioki Airport (NIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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