Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a large airport serving Nairobi, Kenya. Its IATA code is NBO and its ICAO code is HKJK. The airport lies at an elevation of 5,330 ft (1,625 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 13,507 ft (4,117 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- NBO
- ICAO code
- HKJK
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 5,330 ft (1,625 m)
- Coordinates
- -1.3189, 36.9282
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 13,507 ft · 4,117 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WIL Nairobi Wilson Airport | Nairobi, Kenya | 13 km · 8 mi |
| NYK Nanyuki Civil Airport | Gathiuru, Kenya | 140 km · 87 mi |
| ASV Amboseli Airport | Ol Tukai, Kenya | 152 km · 94 mi |
| MRE Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | Serena, Kenya | 214 km · 133 mi |
| JJM Mulika Lodge Airport | Meru-Kinna, Kenya | 217 km · 135 mi |
| ARK Arusha Airport | Arusha, Tanzania | 230 km · 143 mi |
| JRO Kilimanjaro International Airport | Arusha, Tanzania | 235 km · 146 mi |
| SEU Seronera Airport | Seronera, Tanzania | 266 km · 165 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from NBO. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 2,912 | 1,810 | 1,572 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,559 | 2,212 | 1,922 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,808 | 2,988 | 2,596 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,415 | 3,365 | 2,924 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,316 | 3,925 | 3,411 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,495 | 4,036 | 3,507 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,841 | 4,251 | 3,694 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,463 | 4,637 | 4,029 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,226 | 5,733 | 4,982 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,276 | 5,764 | 5,009 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,254 | 6,993 | 6,077 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,837 | 7,355 | 6,392 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,135 | 7,540 | 6,552 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,952 | 8,048 | 6,993 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,822 | 9,210 | 8,003 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,573 | 9,676 | 8,408 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 122.300 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.200 |
| RMP | APRON CTL | 121.600 |
| TWR | Nairobi Tower | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
The IATA code of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is NBO and its ICAO code is HKJK.
Where is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport located?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is in Nairobi, Nairobi City County, Kenya, at -1.3189, 36.9282.
What time zone is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 13,507 ft (4,117 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), about 13 km (8 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.