MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
1,042 km
647 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,042 km
647 mi / 563 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MMQ NBO
Airport Name Mbala Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MMQ NBO
ICAO Code FLBA HKJK
City Mbala Nairobi
Country Zambia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,454 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 31.340000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mbala (MMQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,042 kilometers (647 miles / 563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Zambia with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:44 in Mbala, it's 00:44 in Nairobi.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mbala (MMQ) follows a heading of 216° (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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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