NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,620 km
2,871 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
4,620 km
2,871 mi / 2,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
328°
north northwest

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NBO WAX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code NBO WAX
ICAO Code HKJK HLZW
City Nairobi Zuwara
Country Kenya Libya
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 32.950000, 12.020000

Nairobi (NBO) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 4,620 kilometers (2,871 miles / 2,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Libya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:33 in Nairobi, it's 11:33 in Zuwara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,330 feet between the two airports. Zwara 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 Zuwara (WAX) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 141° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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