MBA
Mombasa
Kenya
422 km
262 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
422 km
262 mi / 228 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
315°
northwest

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MBA NBO
Airport Name Mombasa Moi International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MBA NBO
ICAO Code HKMO HKJK
City Mombasa Nairobi
Country Kenya Kenya
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 200 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -4.030000, 39.590000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mombasa (MBA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa, Kenya to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 422 kilometers (262 miles / 228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Kenya. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 09:00 in Mombasa, it's 09:00 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,130 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mombasa Moi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA) follows a heading of 136° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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