MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
2,287 km
1,421 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,287 km
1,421 mi / 1,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
39°
northeast

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MPA NBO
Airport Name Katima Mulilo Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MPA NBO
ICAO Code FYKM HKJK
City Mpacha Nairobi
Country Namibia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,144 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -17.630000, 24.180000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mpacha (MPA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,287 kilometers (1,421 miles / 1,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:55 in Mpacha, it's 12:55 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,186 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Katima Mulilo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mpacha (MPA) follows a heading of 217° (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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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