NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,027 km
1,259 miles
ZGM
Ngoma
Zambia
Distance
2,027 km
1,259 mi / 1,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO ZGM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ngoma Airport
IATA Code NBO ZGM
ICAO Code HKJK FLNA
City Nairobi Ngoma
Country Kenya Zambia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -15.970000, 25.930000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ngoma (ZGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ngoma Airport (ZGM) in Ngoma, Zambia is 2,027 kilometers (1,259 miles / 1,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:44 in Nairobi, it's 08:44 in Ngoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,930 feet between the two airports. Ngoma 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 Ngoma (ZGM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 38° (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 Ngoma Airport (ZGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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