NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,678 km
1,664 miles
ULX
Ulusaba
South Africa
Distance
2,678 km
1,664 mi / 1,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO ULX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ulusaba Airport
IATA Code NBO ULX
ICAO Code HKJK FAUS
City Nairobi Ulusaba
Country Kenya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -24.790000, 31.350000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ulusaba (ULX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ulusaba Airport (ULX) in Ulusaba, South Africa is 2,678 kilometers (1,664 miles / 1,446 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 18:47 in Nairobi, it's 17:47 in Ulusaba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,067 feet between the two airports. Ulusaba 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 Ulusaba (ULX) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 14° (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 Ulusaba Airport (ULX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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