NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,187 km
1,980 miles
SSG
Malabo
Equatorial Guinea
Distance
3,187 km
1,980 mi / 1,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
280°
west

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NBO SSG
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Malabo Airport
IATA Code NBO SSG
ICAO Code HKJK FGSL
City Nairobi Malabo
Country Kenya Equatorial Guinea
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Malabo
Elevation 5,330 ft 76 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 3.760000, 8.710000

Nairobi (NBO) to Malabo (SSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Malabo Airport (SSG) in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea is 3,187 kilometers (1,980 miles / 1,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Nairobi, it's 02:37 in Malabo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,254 feet between the two airports. Malabo 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 Malabo (SSG) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Malabo Airport (SSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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