NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,606 km
1,619 miles
WVK
Manakara Airport
Madagascar
Distance
2,606 km
1,619 mi / 1,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO WVK
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Manakara Airport
IATA Code NBO WVK
ICAO Code HKJK FMSK
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,330 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -22.120000, 48.020000

Nairobi (NBO) to Manakara Airport (WVK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Manakara Airport (WVK) in Manakara Airport, Madagascar is 2,606 kilometers (1,619 miles / 1,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 10:58 in Nairobi, it's 10:58 in Manakara Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,297 feet between the two airports. Manakara 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 Manakara Airport (WVK) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 331° (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 Manakara Airport (WVK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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