HWN
Hwange
Zimbabwe
2,207 km
1,372 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,207 km
1,372 mi / 1,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HWN NBO
Airport Name Hwange National Park Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HWN NBO
ICAO Code FVWN HKJK
City Hwange Nairobi
Country Zimbabwe Kenya
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,543 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -18.630000, 27.020000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Hwange (HWN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) in Hwange, Zimbabwe to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,207 kilometers (1,372 miles / 1,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 03:23 in Hwange, it's 04:23 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,787 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Hwange National Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Hwange (HWN) follows a heading of 209° (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 Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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