NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
442 km
274 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
442 km
274 mi / 238 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO UKA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code NBO UKA
ICAO Code HKJK HKUK
City Nairobi Ukunda
Country Kenya Kenya
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,330 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 442 kilometers (274 miles / 238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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.

This is a domestic route within Kenya. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 03:11 in Nairobi, it's 03:11 in Ukunda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,232 feet between the two airports. Ukunda Airstrip 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 Ukunda (UKA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). 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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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