MBT
Masbate
Philippines
9,681 km
6,015 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,681 km
6,015 mi / 5,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Manila
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

MBT NBO
Airport Name Moises R. Espinosa Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MBT NBO
ICAO Code RPVJ HKJK
City Masbate Nairobi
Country Philippines Kenya
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 26 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 12.370000, 123.630000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Masbate (MBT) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moises R. Espinosa Airport (MBT) in Masbate, Philippines to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,681 kilometers (6,015 miles / 5,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Philippines with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:50 in Masbate, it's 05:50 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,304 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Moises R. Espinosa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Masbate (MBT) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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