MFU
Mfuwe
Zambia
1,437 km
893 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,437 km
893 mi / 776 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MFU NBO
Airport Name Mfuwe Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MFU NBO
ICAO Code FLMF HKJK
City Mfuwe Nairobi
Country Zambia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,853 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -13.260000, 31.940000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mfuwe (MFU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mfuwe Airport (MFU) in Mfuwe, Zambia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,437 kilometers (893 miles / 776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:05 in Mfuwe, it's 14:05 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,477 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mfuwe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mfuwe (MFU) follows a heading of 202° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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