Airport code
NBO — Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
NBO is the IATA code for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, an airport serving Nairobi, Kenya. Its ICAO code is HKJK, and it operates in the Africa/Nairobi time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at -1.3192, 36.9278 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 5330 ft (1625 m).
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About Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is an international airport serving Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya. It is located in the Embakasi suburb, approximately 18 kilometres (11 mi) southeast of Nairobi city centre. The airport has scheduled flights to destinations in over 50 countries. Originally named Embakasi Airport, the airport's name was changed in 1978 to honour Jomo Kenyatta, who was Kenya's first president and Prime Minister.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | NBO |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HKJK |
| Airport name | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
| Time zone | Africa/Nairobi (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | -1.3192 |
| Longitude | 36.9278 |
| Elevation | 5330 ft (1625 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 13,507 ft (4,117 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
The IATA code for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is NBO.
What is the ICAO code for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?
The ICAO code for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is HKJK.
Where is NBO airport located?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
What time zone is NBO in?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport operates in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to NBO?
The nearest airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, about 13 km away.
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