NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,168 km
1,347 miles
ZLX
Zalingei
Sudan
Distance
2,168 km
1,347 mi / 1,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
317°
northwest

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NBO ZLX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Zalingei Airport
IATA Code NBO ZLX
ICAO Code HKJK HSZA
City Nairobi Zalingei
Country Kenya Sudan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,953 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 12.900000, 23.480000

Nairobi (NBO) to Zalingei (ZLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Zalingei Airport (ZLX) in Zalingei, Sudan is 2,168 kilometers (1,347 miles / 1,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:15 in Nairobi, it's 23:15 in Zalingei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,377 feet between the two airports. Zalingei 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 Zalingei (ZLX) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 136° (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 Zalingei Airport (ZLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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