NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,495 km
1,550 miles
NKL
Nkolo Fuma
DR Congo
Distance
2,495 km
1,550 mi / 1,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
259°
west

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Airport Comparison

NBO NKL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nkolo Fuma Airport
IATA Code NBO NKL
ICAO Code HKJK FZAR
City Nairobi Nkolo Fuma
Country Kenya DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,476 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -5.450000, 14.830000

Nairobi (NBO) to Nkolo Fuma (NKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) in Nkolo Fuma, DR Congo is 2,495 kilometers (1,550 miles / 1,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:48 in Nairobi, it's 16:48 in Nkolo Fuma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,854 feet between the two airports. Nkolo Fuma Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nkolo Fuma (NKL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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