MZQ
Mkuze
South Africa
2,972 km
1,846 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,972 km
1,846 mi / 1,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
11°
north

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MZQ NBO
Airport Name Mkuze Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MZQ NBO
ICAO Code FAMU HKJK
City Mkuze Nairobi
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 400 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -27.630000, 32.040000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mkuze (MZQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mkuze Airport (MZQ) in Mkuze, South Africa to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,972 kilometers (1,846 miles / 1,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:04 in Mkuze, it's 01:04 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,930 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mkuze Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mkuze (MZQ) follows a heading of 190° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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