NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,703 km
1,680 miles
OVA
Bekily
Madagascar
Distance
2,703 km
1,680 mi / 1,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO OVA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Bekily Airport
IATA Code NBO OVA
ICAO Code HKJK FMSL
City Nairobi Bekily
Country Kenya Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,270 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -24.240000, 45.300000

Nairobi (NBO) to Bekily (OVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Bekily Airport (OVA) in Bekily, Madagascar is 2,703 kilometers (1,680 miles / 1,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 06:06 in Nairobi, it's 06:06 in Bekily.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,060 feet between the two airports. Bekily 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 Bekily (OVA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 339° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Bekily Airport (OVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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