NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,517 km
2,185 miles
ZAR
Zaria
Nigeria
Distance
3,517 km
2,185 mi / 1,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
294°
west northwest

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NBO ZAR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Zaria Airport
IATA Code NBO ZAR
ICAO Code HKJK DNZA
City Nairobi Zaria
Country Kenya Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Lagos
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,170 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 11.130000, 7.690000

Nairobi (NBO) to Zaria (ZAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Zaria Airport (ZAR) in Zaria, Nigeria is 3,517 kilometers (2,185 miles / 1,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:05 in Nairobi, it's 10:05 in Zaria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,160 feet between the two airports. Zaria 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 Zaria (ZAR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 111° (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 Zaria Airport (ZAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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