DSO
Sondok Airport
KP
10,148 km
6,305 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,148 km
6,305 mi / 5,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Pyongyang
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

DSO NBO
Airport Name Sondok Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DSO NBO
ICAO Code ZKSD HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country KP Kenya
Timezone Asia/Pyongyang Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 12 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 39.750000, 127.470000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Sondok Airport (DSO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sondok Airport (DSO) in Sondok Airport, KP to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,148 kilometers (6,305 miles / 5,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting KP 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 23:28 in Sondok Airport, it's 17:28 in Nairobi. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,318 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Sondok Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Sondok Airport (DSO) follows a heading of 50° (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 Sondok Airport (DSO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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