MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
1,002 km
622 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,002 km
622 mi / 541 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MGQ NBO
Airport Name Aden Adde International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MGQ NBO
ICAO Code HCMM HKJK
City Mogadishu Nairobi
Country Somalia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 29 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 2.010000, 45.300000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mogadishu (MGQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,002 kilometers (622 miles / 541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:45 in Mogadishu, it's 05:45 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,301 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Aden Adde International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mogadishu (MGQ) follows a heading of 68° (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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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