MIU
Maiduguri
Nigeria
3,015 km
1,873 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,015 km
1,873 mi / 1,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
118°
east southeast

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MIU NBO
Airport Name Maiduguri International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MIU NBO
ICAO Code DNMA HKJK
City Maiduguri Nairobi
Country Nigeria Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,099 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 11.860000, 13.080000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Maiduguri (MIU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) in Maiduguri, Nigeria to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,015 kilometers (1,873 miles / 1,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 07:38 in Maiduguri, it's 09:38 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,231 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Maiduguri International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Maiduguri (MIU) follows a heading of 300° (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 Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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