NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,829 km
1,137 miles
NOS
Nosy Be
Madagascar
Distance
1,829 km
1,137 mi / 988 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO NOS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Fascene Airport
IATA Code NBO NOS
ICAO Code HKJK FMNN
City Nairobi Nosy Be
Country Kenya Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,330 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -13.310000, 48.310000

Nairobi (NBO) to Nosy Be (NOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be, Madagascar is 1,829 kilometers (1,137 miles / 988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Madagascar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:06 in Nairobi, it's 22:06 in Nosy Be.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,294 feet between the two airports. Fascene Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nosy Be (NOS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 316° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Fascene Airport (NOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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