MWJ
Matthews Ridge
Guyana
10,810 km
6,717 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,810 km
6,717 mi / 5,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guyana
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

MWJ NBO
Airport Name Matthews Ridge Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MWJ NBO
ICAO Code SYMR HKJK
City Matthews Ridge Nairobi
Country Guyana Kenya
Timezone America/Guyana Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 324 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 7.490000, -60.180000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Matthews Ridge (MWJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) in Matthews Ridge, Guyana to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,810 kilometers (6,717 miles / 5,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Guyana with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:28 in Matthews Ridge, it's 15:28 in Nairobi. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,006 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Matthews Ridge Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Matthews Ridge (MWJ) follows a heading of 277° (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 Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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