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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is an international airport serving Nairobi (Nairobi City County), Kenya. Its IATA code is NBO and its ICAO code is HKJK. It has one runway, 4,117 m long.
- IATANBO
- ICAOHKJK
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- NBO
- ICAO code
- HKJK
- City
- Nairobi
- Region / province
- Nairobi City County
- Country / territory
- Kenya
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 1.3189° S, 36.9282° E
- Elevation
- 1,625 m (5,330 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 4,117 m (13,507 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,117 m13,507 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,052 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 35 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,882 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,825 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 122.300 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.200 MHz |
| Ramp RMP | 121.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Nairobi through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Kenya
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | 268 km |
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | 280 km |
| Malindi International Airport | MYD | 412 km |
| Moi International Airport | MBA | 423 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
The IATA code of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is NBO and its ICAO code is HKJK. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport located?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is in Nairobi, Nairobi City County, Kenya, at coordinates 1.3189° S, 36.9282° E and an elevation of 1,625 m (5,330 ft).
How far is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,825 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,882 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,052 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
The longest runway at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 4,117 m (13,507 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.