NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,022 km
3,742 miles
NGX
Ngawal
Nepal
Distance
6,022 km
3,742 mi / 3,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
53°
northeast

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NBO NGX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Manang Airport
IATA Code NBO NGX
ICAO Code HKJK VNMA
City Nairobi Ngawal
Country Kenya Nepal
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5,330 ft 11,001 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 28.640000, 84.090000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ngawal (NGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Manang Airport (NGX) in Ngawal, Nepal is 6,022 kilometers (3,742 miles / 3,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:00 in Nairobi, it's 01:45 in Ngawal.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,671 feet between the two airports. Manang Airport sits higher than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ngawal (NGX) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 245° (west 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 Manang Airport (NGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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