MZM
Metz/Frescaty
France
6,334 km
3,936 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,334 km
3,936 mi / 3,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Paris
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MZM NBO
Airport Name Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MZM NBO
ICAO Code LFSF HKJK
City Metz/Frescaty Nairobi
Country France Kenya
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 629 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 49.070000, 6.130000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Metz/Frescaty (MZM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base (MZM) in Metz/Frescaty, France to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,334 kilometers (3,936 miles / 3,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 France with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:10 in Metz/Frescaty, it's 13:10 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,701 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Metz/Frescaty (MZM) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base (MZM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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