NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,953 km
1,835 miles
XGN
Xangongo
Angola
Distance
2,953 km
1,835 mi / 1,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO XGN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Xangongo Airport
IATA Code NBO XGN
ICAO Code HKJK FNXA
City Nairobi Xangongo
Country Kenya Angola
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,635 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -16.760000, 14.970000

Nairobi (NBO) to Xangongo (XGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Xangongo Airport (XGN) in Xangongo, Angola is 2,953 kilometers (1,835 miles / 1,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:00 in Nairobi, it's 02:00 in Xangongo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,695 feet between the two airports. Xangongo 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 Xangongo (XGN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Xangongo Airport (XGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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