MAQ
Mae Sot Airport
Thailand
7,044 km
4,377 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
7,044 km
4,377 mi / 3,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
260°
west

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MAQ NBO
Airport Name Mae Sot Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MAQ NBO
ICAO Code VTPM HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Thailand Kenya
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 690 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 16.700000, 98.550000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mae Sot Airport (MAQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mae Sot Airport (MAQ) in Mae Sot Airport, Thailand to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 7,044 kilometers (4,377 miles / 3,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 22:27 in Mae Sot Airport, it's 18:27 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 4,640 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mae Sot Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mae Sot Airport (MAQ) follows a heading of 71° (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 Sot Airport (MAQ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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