MWQ
Magway
Myanmar
6,751 km
4,195 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,751 km
4,195 mi / 3,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
256°
west southwest

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MWQ NBO
Airport Name Magway Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MWQ NBO
ICAO Code VYMW HKJK
City Magway Nairobi
Country Myanmar Kenya
Timezone Asia/Yangon Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 279 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 20.170000, 94.940000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Magway (MWQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Magway Airport (MWQ) in Magway, Myanmar to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,751 kilometers (4,195 miles / 3,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Myanmar 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 16:19 in Magway, it's 12:49 in Nairobi. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,051 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Magway Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Magway (MWQ) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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