How long is the flight from Nairobi to Harare?

A direct flight from NBO to HRE takes about 2h 34m, based on a typical jet cruise speed.

Is there a nonstop flight from Nairobi to Harare?

Yes - 2 airline(s) currently operate this route.

Nairobi to Harare flight distance & time (NBO-HRE)

How far is Nairobi from Harare by plane? The great circle distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Harare International Airport (HRE) is 1,945 km / 1,050 nm, about 2h 34m flight time, with an initial heading of 199° (SSW).

From	Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi, KE
To	Harare International Airport (HRE), Harare, ZW
Distance	1,945 km · 1,050 nm · 1,209 mi
Initial heading	199° (SSW)

Airlines on this route

Kenya Airways (KQ)
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL)

Aircraft with enough range to fly NBO to HRE nonstop

Type	Range
Heinkel He 111	1,053 nm / 1,950 km
Extra EA-400	1,060 nm / 1,963 km
de Havilland D.H.100 Vampire	1,060 nm / 1,963 km
Cessna 210 Centurion	1,065 nm / 1,972 km
Mikojan Gurewitsch / Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-17	1,069 nm / 1,980 km
Convair, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation CV-540/CV-580/CV-600/CV-640	1,069 nm / 1,980 km
FMA, Fabrica Militar de Aviones IA 50 Guarani II	1,077 nm / 1,995 km
Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-130 / Yak-130	1,080 nm / 2,000 km
Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-130 / Yak-130	1,080 nm / 2,000 km
EMBRAER EMB 110 Bandeirante	1,080 nm / 2,000 km
Saab Saab-105	1,080 nm / 2,000 km
Kawasaki Ki-100	1,080 nm / 2,000 km
Nanchang Q-5 / A-5 Fantan	1,080 nm / 2,000 km
Iljuschin / Ilyushin Il-12	1,080 nm / 2,000 km
McDonnell Douglas / Boeing F/A-18 Hornet	1,082 nm / 2,004 km
McDonnell Douglas / Boeing F/A-18 Hornet	1,082 nm / 2,004 km
Cessna 411	1,082 nm / 2,004 km
Diamond Aircraft DA40 Diamond Star	1,083 nm / 2,006 km
Fokker Fokker 70	1,085 nm / 2,009 km
Piaggio P.166	1,099 nm / 2,035 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Nairobi from Harare?: The great circle distance between Nairobi and Harare is 1,945 km (1,050 nm / 1,209 mi).
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Harare?: A direct flight from NBO to HRE takes about 2h 34m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Nairobi to Harare?: Yes - 2 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.