MJM
Mbuji Mayi
DR Congo
1,575 km
979 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,575 km
979 mi / 851 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
71°
east northeast

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MJM NBO
Airport Name Mbuji Mayi Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MJM NBO
ICAO Code FZWA HKJK
City Mbuji Mayi Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,221 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -6.120000, 23.570000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mbuji Mayi (MJM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) in Mbuji Mayi, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,575 kilometers (979 miles / 851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:35 in Mbuji Mayi, it's 21:35 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,109 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mbuji Mayi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mbuji Mayi (MJM) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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