MNS
Mansa
Zambia
1,409 km
875 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,409 km
875 mi / 761 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MNS NBO
Airport Name Mansa Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MNS NBO
ICAO Code FLMA HKJK
City Mansa Nairobi
Country Zambia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,101 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -11.140000, 28.870000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mansa (MNS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mansa Airport (MNS) in Mansa, Zambia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,409 kilometers (875 miles / 761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 18:56 in Mansa, it's 19:56 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,229 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mansa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mansa (MNS) follows a heading of 219° (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 Mansa Airport (MNS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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