# Distance from Jinja (JIN) to Nairobi (NBO)

> 459 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 459 km / 285 mi / 248 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 115° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 295° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Uganda) → Kenya
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 06:35 in Jinja, it's 06:35 in Nairobi)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,475 ft (NBO is higher than JIN)

## Airports

### [Jinja Airport (JIN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jin-jinja-jinja-airport/1ef266de-ef69-682a-9a31-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Jinja, Uganda
- ICAO: HUJI
- Timezone: Africa/Kampala
- Coordinates: 0.450000, 33.200000
- Elevation: 3,855 ft

### [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nairobi, Kenya
- ICAO: HKJK
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -1.320000, 36.930000
- Elevation: 5,330 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Jinja Airport (JIN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jin-jinja-jinja-airport/1ef266de-ef69-682a-9a31-06bb2780ed98)
- [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)
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