NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,508 km
2,180 miles
ZND
Zinder
Niger
Distance
3,508 km
2,180 mi / 1,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO ZND
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Zinder Airport
IATA Code NBO ZND
ICAO Code HKJK DRZR
City Nairobi Zinder
Country Kenya Niger
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Niamey
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,516 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 13.780000, 8.980000

Nairobi (NBO) to Zinder (ZND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Zinder Airport (ZND) in Zinder, Niger is 3,508 kilometers (2,180 miles / 1,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:10 in Nairobi, it's 06:10 in Zinder.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,814 feet between the two airports. Zinder 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 Zinder (ZND) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 116° (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 Zinder Airport (ZND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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