MBQ
Mbarara
Uganda
709 km
440 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
709 km
440 mi / 383 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

MBQ NBO
Airport Name Mbarara Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MBQ NBO
ICAO Code HUMA HKJK
City Mbarara Nairobi
Country Uganda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kampala Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,600 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -0.560000, 30.600000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mbarara (MBQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbarara Airport (MBQ) in Mbarara, Uganda to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 709 kilometers (440 miles / 383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Uganda with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:36 in Mbarara, it's 09:36 in Nairobi.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mbarara (MBQ) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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