MAK
Malakal
South Sudan
1,344 km
835 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,344 km
835 mi / 726 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Juba
Heading
154°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MAK NBO
Airport Name Malakal Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MAK NBO
ICAO Code HSSM HKJK
City Malakal Nairobi
Country South Sudan Kenya
Timezone Africa/Juba Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,291 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 9.560000, 31.650000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Malakal (MAK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malakal Airport (MAK) in Malakal, South Sudan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,344 kilometers (835 miles / 726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:02 in Malakal, it's 11:02 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,039 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Malakal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Malakal (MAK) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Malakal Airport (MAK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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