NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,377 km
2,720 miles
XZA
Zabre
Burkina Faso
Distance
4,377 km
2,720 mi / 2,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
289°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO XZA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Zabre Airport
IATA Code NBO XZA
ICAO Code HKJK DFEZ
City Nairobi Zabre
Country Kenya Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 5,330 ft 886 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 11.170000, -0.620000

Nairobi (NBO) to Zabre (XZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Zabre Airport (XZA) in Zabre, Burkina Faso is 4,377 kilometers (2,720 miles / 2,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:50 in Nairobi, it's 02:50 in Zabre. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,444 feet between the two airports. Zabre 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 Zabre (XZA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 106° (east 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 Zabre Airport (XZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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