KBA
Kabala
Sierra Leone
5,501 km
3,418 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,501 km
3,418 mi / 2,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
100°
east

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Airport Comparison

KBA NBO
Airport Name Kabala Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KBA NBO
ICAO Code GFKB HKJK
City Kabala Nairobi
Country Sierra Leone Kenya
Timezone Africa/Freetown Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,012 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 9.640000, -11.520000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kabala (KBA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,501 kilometers (3,418 miles / 2,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sierra Leone with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:26 in Kabala, it's 00:26 in Nairobi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,318 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kabala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kabala (KBA) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Kabala Airport (KBA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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