NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,646 km
1,644 miles
NKY
Nkayi
Congo
Distance
2,646 km
1,644 mi / 1,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
263°
west

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NBO NKY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Yokangassi Airport
IATA Code NBO NKY
ICAO Code HKJK FCBY
City Nairobi Nkayi
Country Kenya Congo
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 5,330 ft 541 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -4.220000, 13.280000

Nairobi (NBO) to Nkayi (NKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Yokangassi Airport (NKY) in Nkayi, Congo is 2,646 kilometers (1,644 miles / 1,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:39 in Nairobi, it's 07:39 in Nkayi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,789 feet between the two airports. Yokangassi 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 Nkayi (NKY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 84° (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 Yokangassi Airport (NKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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