HGN
Mae Hong Son Airport
Thailand
7,040 km
4,375 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
7,040 km
4,375 mi / 3,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HGN NBO
Airport Name Mae Hong Son Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HGN NBO
ICAO Code VTCH HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Thailand Kenya
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 929 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 19.300000, 97.980000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN) in Mae Hong Son Airport, Thailand to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 7,040 kilometers (4,375 miles / 3,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:02 in Mae Hong Son Airport, it's 00:02 in Nairobi. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,401 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mae Hong Son Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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