ESU
Essaouira
Morocco
6,111 km
3,797 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,111 km
3,797 mi / 3,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ESU NBO
Airport Name Mogador Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ESU NBO
ICAO Code GMMI HKJK
City Essaouira Nairobi
Country Morocco Kenya
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 384 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 31.400000, -9.680000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Essaouira (ESU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mogador Airport (ESU) in Essaouira, Morocco to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,111 kilometers (3,797 miles / 3,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Morocco with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:51 in Essaouira, it's 11:51 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,946 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mogador Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Essaouira (ESU) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mogador Airport (ESU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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