# Distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Shinyanga (SHY)

> 458 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 458 km / 285 mi / 247 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 236° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 56° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Kenya) → Tanzania
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 11:59 in Nairobi, it's 11:59 in Shinyanga)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,530 ft (SHY is lower than NBO)

## Airports

### [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nairobi, Kenya
- ICAO: HKJK
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -1.320000, 36.930000
- Elevation: 5,330 ft

### [Shinyanga Airport (SHY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/shy-shinyanga-shinyanga-airport/1ef266de-ef2f-6ce2-b88c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shinyanga, Tanzania
- ICAO: HTSY
- Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Coordinates: -3.610000, 33.500000
- Elevation: 3,800 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)
- [Shinyanga Airport (SHY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/shy-shinyanga-shinyanga-airport/1ef266de-ef2f-6ce2-b88c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)