MJI
Tripoli
Libya
4,542 km
2,822 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,542 km
2,822 mi / 2,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MJI NBO
Airport Name Mitiga Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MJI NBO
ICAO Code HLLM HKJK
City Tripoli Nairobi
Country Libya Kenya
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 36 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 32.890000, 13.280000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Tripoli (MJI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mitiga Airport (MJI) in Tripoli, Libya to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,542 kilometers (2,822 miles / 2,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:15 in Tripoli, it's 07:15 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,294 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mitiga Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Tripoli (MJI) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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