NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,383 km
1,481 miles
TDV
Tanandava
Madagascar
Distance
2,383 km
1,481 mi / 1,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO TDV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Samangoky Airport
IATA Code NBO TDV
ICAO Code HKJK FMSN
City Nairobi Tanandava
Country Kenya Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,330 ft 89 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -21.700000, 43.730000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tanandava (TDV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Samangoky Airport (TDV) in Tanandava, Madagascar is 2,383 kilometers (1,481 miles / 1,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Madagascar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:46 in Nairobi, it's 05:46 in Tanandava.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,241 feet between the two airports. Samangoky 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 Tanandava (TDV) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 341° (north northwest). 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 Samangoky Airport (TDV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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