# Distance from Matsaile (MSG) to Nairobi (NBO)

> 3,286 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,286 km / 2,042 mi / 1,774 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 17° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 194° (south southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Lesotho) → Kenya
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 01:09 in Matsaile, it's 02:09 in Nairobi)
- **Elevation difference**: 870 ft (NBO is lower than MSG)

## Airports

### [Matsaile Airport (MSG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msg-matsaile-matsaile-airport/1ef266de-e04d-6a94-9fb0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Matsaile, Lesotho
- ICAO: FXMA
- Timezone: Africa/Maseru
- Coordinates: -29.840000, 28.780000
- Elevation: 6,200 ft

### [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nairobi, Kenya
- ICAO: HKJK
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -1.320000, 36.930000
- Elevation: 5,330 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:09 in Matsaile, it's 02:09 in Nairobi.

## Related

- [Matsaile Airport (MSG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msg-matsaile-matsaile-airport/1ef266de-e04d-6a94-9fb0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)
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