MKU
Makokou
Gabon
2,681 km
1,666 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,681 km
1,666 mi / 1,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

MKU NBO
Airport Name Makokou Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MKU NBO
ICAO Code FOOK HKJK
City Makokou Nairobi
Country Gabon Kenya
Timezone Africa/Libreville Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,726 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 0.580000, 12.890000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Makokou (MKU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makokou Airport (MKU) in Makokou, Gabon to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,681 kilometers (1,666 miles / 1,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:11 in Makokou, it's 07:11 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,604 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Makokou Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Makokou (MKU) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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