The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 1,154 kilometers (717 miles / 623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:57 in Nairobi, it's 14:57 in Nekemte.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,170 feet between the two airports. Nekemte Airport sits higher than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nekemte (NEK) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 178° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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