KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
1,906 km
1,184 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,906 km
1,184 mi / 1,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
28°
north northeast

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KAB NBO
Airport Name Kariba International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KAB NBO
ICAO Code FVKB HKJK
City Kariba Nairobi
Country Zimbabwe Kenya
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,706 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -16.520000, 28.890000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kariba (KAB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,906 kilometers (1,184 miles / 1,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 03:01 in Kariba, it's 04:01 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,624 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kariba International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kariba (KAB) follows a heading of 207° (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 Kariba International Airport (KAB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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