NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,938 km
1,204 miles
WAI
Antsohihy
Madagascar
Distance
1,938 km
1,204 mi / 1,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO WAI
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ambalabe Airport
IATA Code NBO WAI
ICAO Code HKJK FMNW
City Nairobi Antsohihy
Country Kenya Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,330 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -14.900000, 47.990000

Nairobi (NBO) to Antsohihy (WAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ambalabe Airport (WAI) in Antsohihy, Madagascar is 1,938 kilometers (1,204 miles / 1,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 08:45 in Nairobi, it's 08:45 in Antsohihy.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,238 feet between the two airports. Ambalabe 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 Antsohihy (WAI) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 320° (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 Ambalabe Airport (WAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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