MGQ to NBO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 1,002 km (623 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (NBO to MGQ).
How far is it from Mogadishu to Nairobi?
The great-circle distance between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 1,002 km (623 mi, 541 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from MGQ to NBO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NBO is roughly west of MGQ.
How is the MGQ to NBO route written in code?
The pair is written MGQ-NBO in IATA codes and HCMM-HKJK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Aden Adde International Airport is MGQ (HCMM), Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is NBO (HKJK).
| MGQ | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Aden Adde International Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| ICAO code | HCMM | HKJK |
| Country | Somalia | Kenya |
| Elevation | 29 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Rank by connections | #808 | #126 |
Both ICAO codes start with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NBO sits 5,301 ft (1,616 m) higher than MGQ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MGQ to NBO
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B5 | Flightline | FLT | Flightline | Active |
| 3J | Zip | WZP | Zipper | No longer operating |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Mogadishu from Nairobi?
Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are 1,002 km (623 mi, 541 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MGQ to NBO?
A typical nonstop flight between MGQ and NBO takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NBO from MGQ?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) lies roughly west of Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ).
Which airlines fly MGQ to NBO?
3 airlines appear on the MGQ-NBO route in the open dataset, including Flightline, Zip.
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