NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,563 km
1,592 miles
SOE
Souanke
Congo
Distance
2,563 km
1,592 mi / 1,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
278°
west

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NBO SOE
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Souanke Airport
IATA Code NBO SOE
ICAO Code HKJK FCOS
City Nairobi Souanke
Country Kenya Congo
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,722 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 2.070000, 14.130000

Nairobi (NBO) to Souanke (SOE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Souanke Airport (SOE) in Souanke, Congo is 2,563 kilometers (1,592 miles / 1,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:28 in Nairobi, it's 19:28 in Souanke.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,608 feet between the two airports. Souanke 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 Souanke (SOE) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 98° (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 Souanke Airport (SOE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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