NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,661 km
1,654 miles
VJB
Xai-Xai
Mozambique
Distance
2,661 km
1,654 mi / 1,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

NBO VJB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Xai-Xai Airport
IATA Code NBO VJB
ICAO Code HKJK FQXA
City Nairobi Xai-Xai
Country Kenya Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -25.040000, 33.630000

Nairobi (NBO) to Xai-Xai (VJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) in Xai-Xai, Mozambique is 2,661 kilometers (1,654 miles / 1,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:19 in Nairobi, it's 19:19 in Xai-Xai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,330 feet between the two airports. Xai-Xai 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 Xai-Xai (VJB) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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