AKY
Sittwe
Myanmar
6,540 km
4,064 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,540 km
4,064 mi / 3,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
255°
west southwest

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AKY NBO
Airport Name Sittwe Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AKY NBO
ICAO Code VYSW HKJK
City Sittwe Nairobi
Country Myanmar Kenya
Timezone Asia/Yangon Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 27 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 20.130000, 92.870000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Sittwe (AKY) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sittwe Airport (AKY) in Sittwe, Myanmar to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,540 kilometers (4,064 miles / 3,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Myanmar with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:03 in Sittwe, it's 17:33 in Nairobi. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,303 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Sittwe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Sittwe (AKY) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sittwe Airport (AKY) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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