NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,690 km
1,672 miles
SZK
Skukuza
South Africa
Distance
2,690 km
1,672 mi / 1,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
192°
south southwest

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NBO SZK
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Skukuza Airport
IATA Code NBO SZK
ICAO Code HKJK FASZ
City Nairobi Skukuza
Country Kenya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,020 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -24.960000, 31.590000

Nairobi (NBO) to Skukuza (SZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Skukuza Airport (SZK) in Skukuza, South Africa is 2,690 kilometers (1,672 miles / 1,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:33 in Nairobi, it's 20:33 in Skukuza.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,310 feet between the two airports. Skukuza 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 Skukuza (SZK) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Skukuza Airport (SZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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