NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,079 km
1,913 miles
NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
Distance
3,079 km
1,913 mi / 1,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
283°
west northwest

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NBO NKS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nkongsamba Airport
IATA Code NBO NKS
ICAO Code HKJK FKAN
City Nairobi Nkongsamba
Country Kenya Cameroon
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Douala
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,641 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 4.950000, 9.930000

Nairobi (NBO) to Nkongsamba (NKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon is 3,079 kilometers (1,913 miles / 1,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:20 in Nairobi, it's 22:20 in Nkongsamba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,689 feet between the two airports. Nkongsamba 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 Nkongsamba (NKS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 102° (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 Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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