MZG
Makung City
Taiwan
9,323 km
5,793 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,323 km
5,793 mi / 5,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
266°
west

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Airport Comparison

MZG NBO
Airport Name Makung Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MZG NBO
ICAO Code RCQC HKJK
City Makung City Nairobi
Country Taiwan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Taipei Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 103 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 23.570000, 119.630000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Makung City (MZG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makung Airport (MZG) in Makung City, Taiwan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,323 kilometers (5,793 miles / 5,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Taiwan 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 07:38 in Makung City, it's 02:38 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,227 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Makung Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Makung City (MZG) 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 Makung Airport (MZG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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