MAL
Mangole Island
Indonesia
9,881 km
6,139 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,881 km
6,139 mi / 5,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
269°
west

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Airport Comparison

MAL NBO
Airport Name Mangole Airport Falabisahaya Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MAL NBO
ICAO Code WAPE HKJK
City Mangole Island Nairobi
Country Indonesia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 889 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -1.880000, 125.830000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mangole Island (MAL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mangole Airport Falabisahaya (MAL) in Mangole Island, Indonesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,881 kilometers (6,139 miles / 5,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia 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 14:29 in Mangole Island, it's 08:29 in Nairobi. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,441 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mangole Airport Falabisahaya. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mangole Island (MAL) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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