Nairobi to Wajir flight distance & time (NBO-WJR)
How far is Nairobi from Wajir by plane? The great circle distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Wajir Airport (WJR) is 488 km / 263 nm, about 54m flight time, with an initial heading of 46° (NE).
| From | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi, KE |
|---|---|
| To | Wajir Airport (WJR), Wajir, KE |
| Distance | 488 km · 263 nm · 303 mi |
| Initial heading | 46° (NE) |
Aircraft with enough range to fly NBO to WJR nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| MD Helicopters MD 520N | 264 nm / 489 km |
| Westland Scout / Wasp | 265 nm / 491 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Mil Mi-17 / Mi-171 | 267 nm / 494 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Fairey Flycatcher | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Fiat G.46 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Mil Mi-24 / Mi-35 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Extra Aircraft EA-200 (EA 300/200) | 270 nm / 500 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Mil Mi-8 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-23 / Yak-23 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Nord Aviation (SNCAN) NC.850 Series | 270 nm / 500 km |
| B B | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Dewoitine D.26 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Piper PA-25 Pawnee | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 430 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Caudron C.270 Luciole | 270 nm / 500 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Nairobi from Wajir?
- The great circle distance between Nairobi and Wajir is 488 km (263 nm / 303 mi).
- How long is the flight from Nairobi to Wajir?
- A direct flight from NBO to WJR takes about 54m, 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 Wajir?
- No scheduled nonstop service is currently listed for this route in our data.