Distance From Mawala Airstrip to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

The distance from Mawala Airstrip () to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 1757 miles or 2827 kilometers or 1526 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Northham ( South Africa ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Northham and Nairobi takes around 4 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mawala Airstrip, Northham, South Africa to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 4 hours 2 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - NBO

Kilometers		2827 km
Statute Miles		1757 miles
Nautical Miles		1526 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 2 minutes

Mawala Airstrip to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - to NBO Flight Path

Location of Mawala Airstrip & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Northham to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Northham, South Africa and Nairobi, Kenya. .

Nonstop flight route between Northham, South Africa and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NBO

Time difference between Northham (South Africa) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 1 Hours.
Nairobi time is 1 Hours ahead of Northham.

Location	Local Time
Northham (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 09:05:55 SAST
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-02-07, 10:05:55 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Mawala Airstrip ( / ) Northham, South Africa

Destination

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya