DOD
Dodoma
Tanzania
555 km
345 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
555 km
345 mi / 300 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
14°
north northeast

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DOD NBO
Airport Name Dodoma Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DOD NBO
ICAO Code HTDO HKJK
City Dodoma Nairobi
Country Tanzania Kenya
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,673 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -6.170000, 35.750000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Dodoma (DOD) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dodoma Airport (DOD) in Dodoma, Tanzania to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 555 kilometers (345 miles / 300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:59 in Dodoma, it's 18:59 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,657 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Dodoma Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Dodoma (DOD) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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