FDF
Fort-de-France
MQ
10,898 km
6,772 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,898 km
6,772 mi / 5,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Martinique
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

FDF NBO
Airport Name Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FDF NBO
ICAO Code TFFF HKJK
City Fort-de-France Nairobi
Country MQ Kenya
Timezone America/Martinique Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 16 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 14.590000, -61.000000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Fort-de-France (FDF) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport (FDF) in Fort-de-France, MQ to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,898 kilometers (6,772 miles / 5,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting MQ with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:32 in Fort-de-France, it's 22:32 in Nairobi. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,314 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Fort-de-France (FDF) follows a heading of 285° (west 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 Martinique Aime Cesaire International Airport (FDF) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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