KBH
Kahama
Tanzania
549 km
341 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
549 km
341 mi / 296 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
60°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

KBH NBO
Airport Name Buzwagi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KBH NBO
ICAO Code _KBH HKJK
City Kahama Nairobi
Country Tanzania Kenya
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,980 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -3.790000, 32.650000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kahama (KBH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buzwagi (KBH) in Kahama, Tanzania to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 549 kilometers (341 miles / 296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:30 in Kahama, it's 06:30 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,350 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Buzwagi. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kahama (KBH) follows a heading of 240° (west 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 Buzwagi (KBH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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