NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,562 km
2,213 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
3,562 km
2,213 mi / 1,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO UTW
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code NBO UTW
ICAO Code HKJK FAQT
City Nairobi Queenstown
Country Kenya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Nairobi (NBO) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 3,562 kilometers (2,213 miles / 1,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 17:34 in Nairobi, it's 16:34 in Queenstown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,693 feet between the two airports. Queenstown 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 Queenstown (UTW) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 19° (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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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