HLW
Hluhluwe
South Africa
3,010 km
1,870 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,010 km
1,870 mi / 1,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

HLW NBO
Airport Name Hluhluwe Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HLW NBO
ICAO Code FAHL HKJK
City Hluhluwe Nairobi
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 249 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -28.020000, 32.280000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Hluhluwe (HLW) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) in Hluhluwe, South Africa to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,010 kilometers (1,870 miles / 1,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:25 in Hluhluwe, it's 14:25 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,081 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Hluhluwe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Hluhluwe (HLW) follows a heading of 189° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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