NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,441 km
2,138 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
3,441 km
2,138 mi / 1,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO UTN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code NBO UTN
ICAO Code HKJK FAUP
City Nairobi Upington
Country Kenya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Nairobi (NBO) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 3,441 kilometers (2,138 miles / 1,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 05:46 in Nairobi, it's 04:46 in Upington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,548 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld 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 Upington (UTN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 32° (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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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