Airport Comparison
Nairobi (NBO) to Moyale (Lower) (OYL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Moyale Airport (OYL) in Moyale (Lower), Kenya is 585 kilometers (363 miles / 316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.
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 19:50 in Nairobi, it's 19:50 in Moyale (Lower).
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,540 feet between the two airports. Moyale 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 Moyale (Lower) (OYL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 204° (south 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 Moyale Airport (OYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.