MTZ
Masada
Israel
3,634 km
2,258 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,634 km
2,258 mi / 1,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

MTZ NBO
Airport Name Bar Yehuda Airfield Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MTZ NBO
ICAO Code LLMZ HKJK
City Masada Nairobi
Country Israel Kenya
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem Africa/Nairobi
Elevation -1,266 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 31.330000, 35.390000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Masada (MTZ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ) in Masada, Israel to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,634 kilometers (2,258 miles / 1,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Israel with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:40 in Masada, it's 13:40 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,596 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bar Yehuda Airfield. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Masada (MTZ) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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