MLG
Malang-Java Island
Indonesia
8,422 km
5,233 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,422 km
5,233 mi / 4,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
271°
west

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Airport Comparison

MLG NBO
Airport Name Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MLG NBO
ICAO Code WARA HKJK
City Malang-Java Island Nairobi
Country Indonesia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,726 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -7.930000, 112.720000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Malang-Java Island (MLG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) in Malang-Java Island, Indonesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,422 kilometers (5,233 miles / 4,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:28 in Malang-Java Island, it's 19:28 in Nairobi. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,604 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Malang-Java Island (MLG) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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