NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,322 km
2,064 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
3,322 km
2,064 mi / 1,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO NKU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code NBO NKU
ICAO Code HKJK FXNK
City Nairobi Nkaus
Country Kenya Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Maseru
Elevation 5,330 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Nairobi (NBO) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 3,322 kilometers (2,064 miles / 1,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:42 in Nairobi, it's 07:42 in Nkaus.

The return flight from Nkaus (NKU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). 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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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