Nairobi to Arusha flight distance & time (NBO-JRO)
How far is Nairobi from Arusha by plane? The great circle distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is 234 km / 126 nm, about 36m flight time, with an initial heading of 176° (S).
| From | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi, KE |
|---|---|
| To | Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Arusha, TZ |
| Distance | 234 km · 126 nm · 145 mi |
| Initial heading | 176° (S) |
Airlines on this route
- Kenya Airways (KQ)
- Precision Air (PW)
Aircraft with enough range to fly NBO to JRO nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Curtiss JN-4 | 130 nm / 241 km |
| Nieuport Nieuport 17 | 134 nm / 248 km |
| Mil Mi-10 | 135 nm / 250 km |
| Mil Mi-4 | 135 nm / 250 km |
| Nieuport Nieuport 24 | 135 nm / 250 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-24 / Yak-24 | 144 nm / 267 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-24 / Yak-24 | 144 nm / 267 km |
| Stahlwerk Mark Rieseler R III/22 | 146 nm / 270 km |
| SPAD S.XIII | 149 nm / 276 km |
| IAI Israel Aircraft Industries Arava | 151 nm / 280 km |
| Dornier Do A Libelle | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Fokker Dr. I Dreidecker | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Farman HF.20 | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Junkers J 9 / D.I | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Sopwith Baby | 162 nm / 300 km |
| MD Helicopters MD 900 Explorer | 164 nm / 304 km |
| Sopwith Pup | 167 nm / 309 km |
| PZL Swidnik SM-2 | 167 nm / 309 km |
| Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 | 173 nm / 320 km |
| FVM / CVM | 176 nm / 326 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Nairobi from Arusha?
- The great circle distance between Nairobi and Arusha is 234 km (126 nm / 145 mi).
- How long is the flight from Nairobi to Arusha?
- A direct flight from NBO to JRO takes about 36m, 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 Arusha?
- Yes - 2 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.