DLA
Douala
Cameroon
3,081 km
1,915 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,081 km
1,915 mi / 1,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Douala
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

DLA NBO
Airport Name Douala International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DLA NBO
ICAO Code FKKD HKJK
City Douala Nairobi
Country Cameroon Kenya
Timezone Africa/Douala Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 33 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 4.010000, 9.720000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Douala (DLA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Douala International Airport (DLA) in Douala, Cameroon to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,081 kilometers (1,915 miles / 1,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:31 in Douala, it's 01:31 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,297 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Douala International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Douala (DLA) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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