Distance From Makin Island Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, MTK - NBO Distance

The distance from Makin Island Airport (MTK) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 9401 miles or 15129 kilometers or 8164 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Makin Island ( Kiribati ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Makin Island and Nairobi takes around 21 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makin Island Airport, Makin Island, Kiribati to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 21 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MTK - NBO

Kilometers		15129 km
Statute Miles		9401 miles
Nautical Miles		8164 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 36 minutes

Makin Island Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - MTK to NBO Flight Path

Location of Makin Island Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Makin Island to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Makin Island, Kiribati and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MTK - NBO

Time difference between Makin Island (Kiribati) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 9 Hours.
Nairobi time is 9 Hours behind Makin Island.

Location	Local Time
Makin Island (Kiribati)	2026-06-22, 08:12:17 +12
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-06-21, 23:12:17 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Makin Island Airport (MTK / NGMN) Makin Island, Kiribati

Destination

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya