GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
2,157 km
1,340 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,157 km
1,340 mi / 1,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GWE NBO
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GWE NBO
ICAO Code FVTL HKJK
City Gweru Nairobi
Country Zimbabwe Kenya
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,680 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Gweru (GWE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,157 kilometers (1,340 miles / 1,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:07 in Gweru, it's 09:07 in Nairobi.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 200° (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 Thornhill Air Base (GWE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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