Nairobi to Ukunda flight distance & time (NBO-UKA)
How far is Nairobi from Ukunda by plane? The great circle distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) is 441 km / 238 nm, about 50m flight time, with an initial heading of 139° (SE).
| From | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi, KE |
|---|---|
| To | Ukunda Airstrip (UKA), Ukunda, KE |
| Distance | 441 km · 238 nm · 274 mi |
| Initial heading | 139° (SE) |
Aircraft with enough range to fly NBO to UKA nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| de Havilland D.H.82 Tiger Moth | 239 nm / 443 km |
| Bristol Bulldog (Type 105) | 239 nm / 443 km |
| Bell Helicopter OH-58 Kiowa / TH-57 SeaRanger | 243 nm / 450 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 212 / Twin Two-Twelve (UH-1N) | 243 nm / 450 km |
| Messerschmitt M 17 | 243 nm / 450 km |
| Mil Mi-28 | 243 nm / 450 km |
| LWD Junak | 243 nm / 450 km |
| Udet (BFW) U 12 | 243 nm / 450 km |
| LWD Junak | 243 nm / 450 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-58 (H-34 / CH-34 Choctaw) | 243 nm / 450 km |
| Sopwith Triplane | 243 nm / 450 km |
| P Elster | 243 nm / 450 km |
| Udet (BFW) U 12 | 243 nm / 450 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-51 (R-5 / H-5) | 244 nm / 452 km |
| de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk | 244 nm / 452 km |
| Cierva C.30 | 248 nm / 459 km |
| Kamow / Kamov Ka-52 Alligator | 248 nm / 459 km |
| Kamow / Kamov Ka-50 Black Shark | 248 nm / 459 km |
| BAT F.K.23 Bantam | 250 nm / 463 km |
| Auster AOP | 250 nm / 463 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Nairobi from Ukunda?
- The great circle distance between Nairobi and Ukunda is 441 km (238 nm / 274 mi).
- How long is the flight from Nairobi to Ukunda?
- A direct flight from NBO to UKA takes about 50m, 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 Ukunda?
- No scheduled nonstop service is currently listed for this route in our data.