NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,637 km
1,639 miles
WHF
Wadi Halfa
Sudan
Distance
2,637 km
1,639 mi / 1,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
347°
north northwest

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NBO WHF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Wadi Halfa Airport
IATA Code NBO WHF
ICAO Code HKJK HSSW
City Nairobi Wadi Halfa
Country Kenya Sudan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 5,330 ft 961 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 21.800000, 31.520000

Nairobi (NBO) to Wadi Halfa (WHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) in Wadi Halfa, Sudan is 2,637 kilometers (1,639 miles / 1,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:06 in Nairobi, it's 23:06 in Wadi Halfa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,369 feet between the two airports. Wadi Halfa 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 Wadi Halfa (WHF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 166° (south southeast). 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 Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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