Kilimanjaro International Airport
Kilimanjaro · TanzaniaICAO HTKJ
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is an airport serving Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 3° 25' 45.9" S, 37° 4' 28.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,932 feet (894 meters) above sea level. With 9 direct destinations served by 12 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (GMT+3).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from JRO
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAR | Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania | 279 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 114 kg | View |
| ADD | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 861 mi | 2h 8m | short-haul | 353 kg | View |
| EBB | Entebbe, Uganda | 399 mi | 1h 15m | short-haul | 164 kg | View |
| MWZ | Mwanza, Tanzania | 294 mi | 1h 3m | short-haul | 121 kg | View |
| NBO | Nairobi, Kenya | 145 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 60 kg | View |
| WIL | Nairobi, Kenya | 146 mi | 0h 47m | short-haul | 60 kg | View |
| ZNZ | Zanzibar, Tanzania | 242 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 99 kg | View |
| KGL | Kigali, Rwanda | 490 mi | 1h 26m | short-haul | 201 kg | View |
| MBA | Mombasa, Kenya | 179 mi | 0h 50m | short-haul | 73 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at JRO
12 active airlines serving Kilimanjaro International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kilimanjaro International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arusha Airport | ARK | Arusha | Tanzania | 49 km |
| Amboseli Airport | ASV | Amboseli National Park | Kenya | 89 km |
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | Nairobi | Kenya | 234 km |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | WIL | Nairobi | Kenya | 235 km |
| Mombasa Moi International Airport | MBA | Mombasa | Kenya | 288 km |
| Malindi Airport | MYD | Malindi | Kenya | 337 km |
| Ukunda Airstrip | UKA | Ukunda | Kenya | 293 km |
| Nanyuki Airport | NYK | Nanyuki | Kenya | 372 km |
Other Airports in Tanzania
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 3° 25' 45.9" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 37° 4' 28.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -3.429410
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 37.074501
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 08:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 2,932 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 894 m
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