NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,315 km
1,438 miles
WML
Malaimbandy
Madagascar
Distance
2,315 km
1,438 mi / 1,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO WML
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Malaimbandy Airport
IATA Code NBO WML
ICAO Code HKJK FMMC
City Nairobi Malaimbandy
Country Kenya Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,330 ft 597 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -20.360000, 45.540000

Nairobi (NBO) to Malaimbandy (WML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Malaimbandy Airport (WML) in Malaimbandy, Madagascar is 2,315 kilometers (1,438 miles / 1,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 03:26 in Nairobi, it's 03:26 in Malaimbandy.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,733 feet between the two airports. Malaimbandy 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 Malaimbandy (WML) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 335° (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 Malaimbandy Airport (WML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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