ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
6,979 km
4,336 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,979 km
4,336 mi / 3,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ARN NBO
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ARN NBO
ICAO Code ESSA HKJK
City Stockholm Nairobi
Country Sweden Kenya
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 137 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Stockholm (ARN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,979 kilometers (4,336 miles / 3,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Sweden with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:15 in Stockholm, it's 10:15 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,193 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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