NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,719 km
1,068 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
1,719 km
1,068 mi / 928 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
north

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NBO SHC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code NBO SHC
ICAO Code HKJK HASR
City Nairobi Shire
Country Kenya Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 5,330 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 14.080000, 38.270000

Nairobi (NBO) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 1,719 kilometers (1,068 miles / 928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:58 in Nairobi, it's 02:58 in Shire.

The return flight from Shire (SHC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 185° (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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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