KLB
Kalabo
Zambia
2,184 km
1,357 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,184 km
1,357 mi / 1,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
47°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

KLB NBO
Airport Name Kalabo Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KLB NBO
ICAO Code FLKL HKJK
City Kalabo Nairobi
Country Zambia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,450 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -15.000000, 22.650000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kalabo (KLB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalabo Airport (KLB) in Kalabo, Zambia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,184 kilometers (1,357 miles / 1,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:26 in Kalabo, it's 01:26 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,880 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kalabo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kalabo (KLB) follows a heading of 225° (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 Kalabo Airport (KLB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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