IXM
Madurai
India
4,722 km
2,934 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,722 km
2,934 mi / 2,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IXM NBO
Airport Name Madurai Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IXM NBO
ICAO Code VOMD HKJK
City Madurai Nairobi
Country India Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 459 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 9.830000, 78.090000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Madurai (IXM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madurai Airport (IXM) in Madurai, India to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,722 kilometers (2,934 miles / 2,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 India 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 12:46 in Madurai, it's 10:16 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,871 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Madurai Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Madurai (IXM) follows a heading of 74° (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 Madurai Airport (IXM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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