FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
2,411 km
1,498 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,411 km
1,498 mi / 1,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
82°
east

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FIH NBO
Airport Name Ndjili International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FIH NBO
ICAO Code FZAA HKJK
City Kinshasa Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,027 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -4.390000, 15.440000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kinshasa (FIH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,411 kilometers (1,498 miles / 1,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:08 in Kinshasa, it's 19:08 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,303 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Ndjili International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kinshasa (FIH) follows a heading of 261° (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 Ndjili International Airport (FIH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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