NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,059 km
1,901 miles
ULD
Ulundi
South Africa
Distance
3,059 km
1,901 mi / 1,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

NBO ULD
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport
IATA Code NBO ULD
ICAO Code HKJK FAUL
City Nairobi Ulundi
Country Kenya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -28.320000, 31.420000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ulundi (ULD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) in Ulundi, South Africa is 3,059 kilometers (1,901 miles / 1,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 08:49 in Nairobi, it's 07:49 in Ulundi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,610 feet between the two airports. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi 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 Ulundi (ULD) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 12° (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 Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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