NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,405 km
873 miles
YAN
Yangambi
DR Congo
Distance
1,405 km
873 mi / 759 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
279°
west

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NBO YAN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Yangambi Airport
IATA Code NBO YAN
ICAO Code HKJK FZIR
City Nairobi Yangambi
Country Kenya DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 0.780000, 24.470000

Nairobi (NBO) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 1,405 kilometers (873 miles / 759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:26 in Nairobi, it's 07:26 in Yangambi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,952 feet between the two airports. Yangambi 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 Yangambi (YAN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Yangambi Airport (YAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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