MPY
Maripasoula
GF
10,125 km
6,291 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,125 km
6,291 mi / 5,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cayenne
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

MPY NBO
Airport Name Maripasoula Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MPY NBO
ICAO Code SOOA HKJK
City Maripasoula Nairobi
Country GF Kenya
Timezone America/Cayenne Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 406 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 3.660000, -54.040000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Maripasoula (MPY) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maripasoula Airport (MPY) in Maripasoula, GF to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,125 kilometers (6,291 miles / 5,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:13 in Maripasoula, it's 14:13 in Nairobi. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,924 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Maripasoula Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Maripasoula (MPY) follows a heading of 274° (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 Maripasoula Airport (MPY) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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