Kenya to Somalia Β· 623 miles (1,003 km)

Nairobi (NBO) to Mogadishu (MGQ) flights

No airline flies nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Mogadishu (MGQ). The two airports are 623 miles (1,003 km) apart. There are 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kismayu, Entebbe and Galcaio and more.

How to fly NBO to MGQ: one stop

6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Kismayu (KMU), then
  • Via Entebbe (EBB)Uganda Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Galcaio (GLK), then
  • Via Addis Ababa (ADD)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Hargeisa (HGA), then Daallo Airlines and Air Djibouti
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  • Via Garowe (GGR), then Daallo Airlines
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NBO to MGQ: common questions

Is there a nonstop flight from NBO to MGQ?

No. The most direct way is one stop, for example through Kismayu (KMU) on and then . This page lists all 6 1-stop options.

How far is Nairobi from Mogadishu by plane?

Nairobi (NBO) and Mogadishu (MGQ) are 623 miles (1,003 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does NBO to MGQ cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for NBO to MGQ with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Nairobi and Mogadishu?

The most direct connections are through Kismayu (KMU), Entebbe (EBB), Galcaio (GLK), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Hargeisa (HGA). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Uganda Airlines through Entebbe.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.