MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
2,078 km
1,291 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,078 km
1,291 mi / 1,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
94°
east

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MDK NBO
Airport Name Mbandaka Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MDK NBO
ICAO Code FZEA HKJK
City Mbandaka Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,040 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 0.020000, 18.290000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mbandaka (MDK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,078 kilometers (1,291 miles / 1,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:36 in Mbandaka, it's 12:36 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,290 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mbandaka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mbandaka (MDK) follows a heading of 274° (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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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