NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,413 km
878 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
1,413 km
878 mi / 763 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO WUU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code NBO WUU
ICAO Code HKJK HSWW
City Nairobi Wau
Country Kenya South Sudan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Juba
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 7.730000, 27.980000

Nairobi (NBO) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 1,413 kilometers (878 miles / 763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with South Sudan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:32 in Nairobi, it's 03:32 in Wau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,801 feet between the two airports. Wau 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 Wau (WUU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 135° (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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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