NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,545 km
2,824 miles
WZA
Wa
Ghana
Distance
4,545 km
2,824 mi / 2,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
287°
west northwest

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NBO WZA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Wa Airport
IATA Code NBO WZA
ICAO Code HKJK DGLW
City Nairobi Wa
Country Kenya Ghana
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Accra
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 10.080000, -2.510000

Nairobi (NBO) to Wa (WZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Wa Airport (WZA) in Wa, Ghana is 4,545 kilometers (2,824 miles / 2,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:46 in Nairobi, it's 04:46 in Wa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,270 feet between the two airports. Wa 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 Wa (WZA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Wa Airport (WZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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