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MES to NBO: distance & flight time

Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) → Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport)

4,277 mi
6,883 km · 3,717 nm
8h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details

4,277 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 51m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is MES from NBO?

The flight distance from Medan (MES) to Nairobi (NBO) is 4,277 miles (6,883 km, 3,717 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from MES to NBO?

A nonstop flight takes about 8h 51m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Medan and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 4 hours behind Medan.

What is the cheapest way to fly from MES to NBO?

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