NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,209 km
1,373 miles
WKI
Hwange
Zimbabwe
Distance
2,209 km
1,373 mi / 1,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO WKI
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Hwange Airport
IATA Code NBO WKI
ICAO Code HKJK FVWT
City Nairobi Hwange
Country Kenya Zimbabwe
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Harare
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -18.360000, 26.520000

Nairobi (NBO) to Hwange (WKI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Hwange Airport (WKI) in Hwange, Zimbabwe is 2,209 kilometers (1,373 miles / 1,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:32 in Nairobi, it's 11:32 in Hwange.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,830 feet between the two airports. Hwange 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 Hwange (WKI) 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 Hwange Airport (WKI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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