NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,161 km
1,964 miles
WEL
Welkom
South Africa
Distance
3,161 km
1,964 mi / 1,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO WEL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Welkom Airport
IATA Code NBO WEL
ICAO Code HKJK FAWM
City Nairobi Welkom
Country Kenya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,330 ft 4,399 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -28.000000, 26.670000

Nairobi (NBO) to Welkom (WEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 3,161 kilometers (1,964 miles / 1,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 05:08 in Nairobi, it's 04:08 in Welkom.

The return flight from Welkom (WEL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 22° (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 Welkom Airport (WEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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