NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,955 km
1,215 miles
WTA
Tambohorano
Madagascar
Distance
1,955 km
1,215 mi / 1,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO WTA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tambohorano Airport
IATA Code NBO WTA
ICAO Code HKJK FMMU
City Nairobi Tambohorano
Country Kenya Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,330 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -17.480000, 43.970000

Nairobi (NBO) to Tambohorano (WTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tambohorano Airport (WTA) in Tambohorano, Madagascar is 1,955 kilometers (1,215 miles / 1,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, 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 06:40 in Nairobi, it's 06:40 in Tambohorano.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,307 feet between the two airports. Tambohorano 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 Tambohorano (WTA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 336° (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 Tambohorano Airport (WTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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