HRE to NBO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 1,954 km (1,214 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (NBO to HRE).
How far is it from Harare to Nairobi?
The great-circle distance between Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 1,954 km (1,214 mi, 1,055 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 HRE to NBO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NBO is roughly north of HRE.
How is the HRE to NBO route written in code?
The pair is written HRE-NBO in IATA codes and FVRG-HKJK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is HRE (FVRG), Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is NBO (HKJK).
| HRE | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| ICAO code | FVRG | HKJK |
| Country | Zimbabwe | Kenya |
| Elevation | 4,887 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Rank by connections | #479 | #126 |
FVRG starts with F, the ICAO prefix for southern Africa; HKJK starts with H, the prefix for northeast Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NBO sits 443 ft (135 m) higher than HRE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HRE to NBO
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, KL.
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 Harare from Nairobi?
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are 1,954 km (1,214 mi, 1,055 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HRE to NBO?
A typical nonstop flight between HRE and NBO takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NBO from HRE?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) lies roughly north of Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE).
Which airlines fly HRE to NBO?
1 airline appear on the HRE-NBO route in the open dataset, including Kenya Airways.
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