BSE
Sematan
Malaysia
8,105 km
5,036 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,105 km
5,036 mi / 4,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

BSE NBO
Airport Name Sematan Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BSE NBO
ICAO Code WBGN HKJK
City Sematan Nairobi
Country Malaysia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kuching Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 22 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 1.810000, 109.760000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Sematan (BSE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sematan Airport (BSE) in Sematan, Malaysia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,105 kilometers (5,036 miles / 4,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Malaysia 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 04:30 in Sematan, it's 23:30 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,308 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Sematan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Sematan (BSE) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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