EBB to NBO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 521 km (324 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (NBO to EBB).
How far is it from Entebbe to Nairobi?
The great-circle distance between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 521 km (324 mi, 281 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from EBB to NBO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NBO is roughly east of EBB.
How is the EBB to NBO route written in code?
The pair is written EBB-NBO in IATA codes and HUEN-HKJK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Entebbe International Airport is EBB (HUEN), Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is NBO (HKJK).
| EBB | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Entebbe International Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| ICAO code | HUEN | HKJK |
| Country | Uganda | Kenya |
| Elevation | 3,782 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Rank by connections | #430 | #126 |
Both ICAO codes start with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NBO sits 1,548 ft (472 m) higher than EBB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying EBB to NBO
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KQ | Kenya Airways | KQA | Kenya | Active |
| U7 | Northern Dene Airways | - | - | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Entebbe from Nairobi?
Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are 521 km (324 mi, 281 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from EBB to NBO?
A typical nonstop flight between EBB and NBO takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NBO from EBB?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) lies roughly east of Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
Which airlines fly EBB to NBO?
3 airlines appear on the EBB-NBO route in the open dataset, including Kenya Airways, Northern Dene Airways.
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