MZT
Mazatlan
Mexico
15,363 km
9,546 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,363 km
9,546 mi / 8,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MZT NBO
Airport Name General Rafael Buelna International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MZT NBO
ICAO Code MMMZ HKJK
City Mazatlan Nairobi
Country Mexico Kenya
Timezone America/Mazatlan Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 38 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 23.160000, -106.270000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mazatlan (MZT) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) in Mazatlan, Mexico to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,363 kilometers (9,546 miles / 8,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:09 in Mazatlan, it's 11:09 in Nairobi. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,292 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than General Rafael Buelna International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mazatlan (MZT) follows a heading of 304° (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 General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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