MVR
Maroua
Cameroon
2,829 km
1,758 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,829 km
1,758 mi / 1,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Douala
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MVR NBO
Airport Name Salak Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MVR NBO
ICAO Code FKKL HKJK
City Maroua Nairobi
Country Cameroon Kenya
Timezone Africa/Douala Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,390 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 10.450000, 14.260000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Maroua (MVR) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salak Airport (MVR) in Maroua, Cameroon to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,829 kilometers (1,758 miles / 1,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:22 in Maroua, it's 13:22 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,940 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Salak Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Maroua (MVR) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.