NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,989 km
1,236 miles
UYL
Nyala
Sudan
Distance
1,989 km
1,236 mi / 1,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
319°
northwest

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NBO UYL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nyala Airport
IATA Code NBO UYL
ICAO Code HKJK HSNN
City Nairobi Nyala
Country Kenya Sudan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,106 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 12.050000, 24.960000

Nairobi (NBO) to Nyala (UYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Nyala Airport (UYL) in Nyala, Sudan is 1,989 kilometers (1,236 miles / 1,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:29 in Nairobi, it's 04:29 in Nyala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,224 feet between the two airports. Nyala 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 Nyala (UYL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). 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 Nyala Airport (UYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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