MGX
Moabi
Gabon
2,884 km
1,792 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,884 km
1,792 mi / 1,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
88°
east

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MGX NBO
Airport Name Moabi Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MGX NBO
ICAO Code FOGI HKJK
City Moabi Nairobi
Country Gabon Kenya
Timezone Africa/Libreville Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 787 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -2.430000, 11.000000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Moabi (MGX) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moabi Airport (MGX) in Moabi, Gabon to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,884 kilometers (1,792 miles / 1,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:31 in Moabi, it's 18:31 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,543 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Moabi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Moabi (MGX) follows a heading of 267° (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 Moabi Airport (MGX) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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