DSS
Diass
Senegal
6,200 km
3,853 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,200 km
3,853 mi / 3,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
102°
east southeast

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DSS NBO
Airport Name Blaise Diagne International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DSS NBO
ICAO Code GOBD HKJK
City Diass Nairobi
Country Senegal Kenya
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 289 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 14.670000, -17.070000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Diass (DSS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) in Diass, Senegal to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,200 kilometers (3,853 miles / 3,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Senegal with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:28 in Diass, it's 17:28 in Nairobi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,041 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Blaise Diagne International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Diass (DSS) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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