Airport Comparison
| MRU | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| IATA Code | MRU | NBO |
| ICAO Code | FIMP | HKJK |
| City | Port Louis | Nairobi |
| Country | Mauritius | Kenya |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius | Africa/Nairobi |
| Elevation | 186 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Coordinates | -20.430000, 57.680000 | -1.320000, 36.930000 |
Port Louis (MRU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,097 kilometers (1,925 miles / 1,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.
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 Mauritius with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:07 in Port Louis, it's 10:07 in Nairobi.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,144 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 135° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.