NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,430 km
1,510 miles
VVB
Mahanoro
Madagascar
Distance
2,430 km
1,510 mi / 1,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO VVB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Mahanoro Airport
IATA Code NBO VVB
ICAO Code HKJK FMMH
City Nairobi Mahanoro
Country Kenya Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,330 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -19.830000, 48.800000

Nairobi (NBO) to Mahanoro (VVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Mahanoro Airport (VVB) in Mahanoro, Madagascar is 2,430 kilometers (1,510 miles / 1,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 23:49 in Nairobi, it's 23:49 in Mahanoro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,314 feet between the two airports. Mahanoro 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 Mahanoro (VVB) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 326° (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 Mahanoro Airport (VVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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