NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,194 km
742 miles
PWO
Pweto
DR Congo
Distance
1,194 km
742 mi / 645 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PWO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Pweto Airport
IATA Code NBO PWO
ICAO Code HKJK FZQC
City Nairobi Pweto
Country Kenya DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,425 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -8.470000, 28.880000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pweto (PWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Pweto Airport (PWO) in Pweto, DR Congo is 1,194 kilometers (742 miles / 645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:35 in Nairobi, it's 16:35 in Pweto.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,905 feet between the two airports. Pweto 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 Pweto (PWO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 49° (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 Pweto Airport (PWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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