NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,222 km
1,381 miles
WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
Distance
2,222 km
1,381 mi / 1,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO WAM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ambatondrazaka Airport
IATA Code NBO WAM
ICAO Code HKJK FMMZ
City Nairobi Ambatondrazaka
Country Kenya Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,513 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -17.800000, 48.440000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar is 2,222 kilometers (1,381 miles / 1,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 12:27 in Nairobi, it's 12:27 in Ambatondrazaka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,817 feet between the two airports. Ambatondrazaka 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 Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 324° (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 Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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