# Distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Xai-Xai (VJB)

> 2,661 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,661 km / 1,654 mi / 1,437 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 187° (south)
- **Return heading**: 8° (north)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Kenya) → Mozambique
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 18:46 in Nairobi, it's 17:46 in Xai-Xai)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,330 ft (VJB 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

### [Xai-Xai Airport (VJB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vjb-xai-xai-xai-xai-airport/1ef266de-ddeb-69b8-af47-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Xai-Xai, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQXA
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -25.040000, 33.630000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:46 in Nairobi, it's 17:46 in Xai-Xai.

## Related

- [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)
- [Xai-Xai Airport (VJB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vjb-xai-xai-xai-xai-airport/1ef266de-ddeb-69b8-af47-06bb2780ed98)
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