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NHT to MBA: distance & flight time
Northolt (RAF Northolt) → Mombasa (Mombasa Moi International Airport)
4,503 mi
7,246 km · 3,913 nm
9h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,503 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 18m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NHT — RAF Northolt · Northolt, United Kingdom
- MBA — Mombasa Moi International Airport · Mombasa, Kenya
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near NHT
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport6 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport30 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park17 mi away
- LCY · London City Airport21 mi away
Near MBA
- UKA · Ukunda Airstrip18 mi away
- MYD · Malindi Airport66 mi away
- TGT · Tanga Airport81 mi away
- PMA · Pemba Airport86 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NHT from MBA?
The flight distance from Northolt (NHT) to Mombasa (MBA) is 4,503 miles (7,246 km, 3,913 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NHT to MBA?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 18m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from NHT to MBA?
Nonstop service on NHT–MBA depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 9h 18m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Northolt and Mombasa?
Mombasa is 3 hours ahead of Northolt.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NHT to MBA?
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Why are some NHT to MBA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain NHT–MBA tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.