FMI
Kalemie Airport
DR Congo
992 km
616 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
992 km
616 mi / 535 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FMI NBO
Airport Name Kalemie Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FMI NBO
ICAO Code FZRF HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,569 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -5.880000, 29.250000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kalemie Airport (FMI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalemie Airport (FMI) in Kalemie Airport, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 992 kilometers (616 miles / 535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:45 in Kalemie Airport, it's 02:45 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,761 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kalemie Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kalemie Airport (FMI) follows a heading of 239° (west 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 Kalemie Airport (FMI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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