NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,521 km
1,566 miles
THY
Thohoyandou
South Africa
Distance
2,521 km
1,566 mi / 1,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO THY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Thohoyandou Airport
IATA Code NBO THY
ICAO Code HKJK FATH
City Nairobi Thohoyandou
Country Kenya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -23.080000, 30.380000

Nairobi (NBO) to Thohoyandou (THY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Thohoyandou Airport (THY) in Thohoyandou, South Africa is 2,521 kilometers (1,566 miles / 1,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in Nairobi, it's 16:30 in Thohoyandou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,309 feet between the two airports. Thohoyandou 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 Thohoyandou (THY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 17° (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 Thohoyandou Airport (THY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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