NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,349 km
838 miles
YVA
Moroni
Comoros
Distance
1,349 km
838 mi / 728 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO YVA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Iconi Airport
IATA Code NBO YVA
ICAO Code HKJK FMCN
City Nairobi Moroni
Country Kenya Comoros
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Indian/Comoro
Elevation 5,330 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -11.710000, 43.240000

Nairobi (NBO) to Moroni (YVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Iconi Airport (YVA) in Moroni, Comoros is 1,349 kilometers (838 miles / 728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:50 in Nairobi, it's 13:50 in Moroni.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,297 feet between the two airports. Iconi 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 Moroni (YVA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 328° (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 Iconi Airport (YVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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