Distance From Sainte Marie Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, SMS - NBO Distance

The distance from Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 1399 miles or 2251 kilometers or 1215 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 Vohilava ( Madagascar ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vohilava and Nairobi takes around 3 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sainte Marie Airport, Vohilava, Madagascar to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 3 hours 12 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 • SMS - NBO

Kilometers		2251 km
Statute Miles		1399 miles
Nautical Miles		1215 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 12 minutes

Sainte Marie Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - SMS to NBO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Vohilava, Madagascar and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMS - NBO

Time difference between Vohilava (Madagascar) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Vohilava (Madagascar)	2025-12-16, 05:06:03 EAT
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-12-16, 05:06:03 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

Sainte Marie Airport (SMS / FMMS) Vohilava, Madagascar

Destination

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