DWB
Soalala
Madagascar
1,885 km
1,171 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,885 km
1,171 mi / 1,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DWB NBO
Airport Name Soalala Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DWB NBO
ICAO Code FMNO HKJK
City Soalala Nairobi
Country Madagascar Kenya
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 141 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -16.100000, 45.360000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Soalala (DWB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soalala Airport (DWB) in Soalala, Madagascar to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,885 kilometers (1,171 miles / 1,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Madagascar with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:27 in Soalala, it's 02:27 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,189 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Soalala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Soalala (DWB) follows a heading of 151° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Soalala Airport (DWB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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