NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,386 km
2,104 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
3,386 km
2,104 mi / 1,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
224°
southwest

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NBO SWP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code NBO SWP
ICAO Code HKJK FYSM
City Nairobi Swakopmund
Country Kenya Namibia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 5,330 ft 207 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Nairobi (NBO) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 3,386 kilometers (2,104 miles / 1,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:48 in Nairobi, it's 14:48 in Swakopmund.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,123 feet between the two airports. Swakopmund 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 Swakopmund (SWP) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). 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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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