Distance From Robben Island Heliport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

The distance from Robben Island Heliport () to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 2546 miles or 4097 kilometers or 2211 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 Cape Town ( South Africa ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Nairobi takes around 5 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Robben Island Heliport, Cape Town, South Africa to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 5 hours 51 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		4097 km
Statute Miles		2546 miles
Nautical Miles		2211 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 51 minutes

Robben Island Heliport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - to NBO Flight Path

Location of Robben Island Heliport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Cape Town, South Africa and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NBO

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

Location	Local Time
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-01-15, 23:30:24 SAST
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-01-16, 00:30:24 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

Robben Island Heliport ( / ) Cape Town, South Africa

Destination

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