AWA
Awassa
Ethiopia
949 km
590 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
949 km
590 mi / 512 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
191°
south

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AWA NBO
Airport Name Awassa Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AWA NBO
ICAO Code HALA HKJK
City Awassa Nairobi
Country Ethiopia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,450 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 7.070000, 38.500000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Awassa (AWA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awassa Airport (AWA) in Awassa, Ethiopia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 949 kilometers (590 miles / 512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 Ethiopia with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:29 in Awassa, it's 12:29 in Nairobi.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Awassa (AWA) follows a heading of 11° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Awassa Airport (AWA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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