JUB
Juba
South Sudan
908 km
564 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
908 km
564 mi / 490 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Juba
Heading
139°
southeast

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JUB NBO
Airport Name Juba Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code JUB NBO
ICAO Code HSSJ HKJK
City Juba Nairobi
Country South Sudan Kenya
Timezone Africa/Juba Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,513 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 4.870000, 31.600000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Juba (JUB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juba Airport (JUB) in Juba, South Sudan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 908 kilometers (564 miles / 490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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

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

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,817 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Juba Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Juba (JUB) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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