MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
3,297 km
2,049 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,297 km
2,049 mi / 1,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
107°
east southeast

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MDI NBO
Airport Name Makurdi Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MDI NBO
ICAO Code DNMK HKJK
City Makurdi Nairobi
Country Nigeria Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 371 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 7.700000, 8.610000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Makurdi (MDI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,297 kilometers (2,049 miles / 1,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:50 in Makurdi, it's 07:50 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,959 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Makurdi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Makurdi (MDI) follows a heading of 288° (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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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