MAI
Mangochi
Malawi
1,475 km
916 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,475 km
916 mi / 796 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MAI NBO
Airport Name Mangochi Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MAI NBO
ICAO Code FWMG HKJK
City Mangochi Nairobi
Country Malawi Kenya
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,580 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -14.480000, 35.270000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mangochi (MAI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mangochi Airport (MAI) in Mangochi, Malawi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,475 kilometers (916 miles / 796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:37 in Mangochi, it's 13:37 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,750 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mangochi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mangochi (MAI) follows a heading of 187° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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