MCT
Muscat
Oman
3,605 km
2,240 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,605 km
2,240 mi / 1,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MCT NBO
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MCT NBO
ICAO Code OOMS HKJK
City Muscat Nairobi
Country Oman Kenya
Timezone Asia/Muscat Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 48 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Muscat (MCT) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,605 kilometers (2,240 miles / 1,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Oman 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 09:58 in Muscat, it's 08:58 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,282 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 38° (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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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