NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
800 km
497 miles
NDE
Mandera
Kenya
Distance
800 km
497 mi / 432 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
43°
northeast

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NBO NDE
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Mandera Airport
IATA Code NBO NDE
ICAO Code HKJK HKMA
City Nairobi Mandera
Country Kenya Kenya
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,330 ft 805 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 3.930000, 41.850000

Nairobi (NBO) to Mandera (NDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Mandera Airport (NDE) in Mandera, Kenya is 800 kilometers (497 miles / 432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 a domestic route within Kenya. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 22:04 in Nairobi, it's 22:04 in Mandera.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,525 feet between the two airports. Mandera Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mandera (NDE) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 223° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mandera Airport (NDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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