GXF
Sayun
Yemen
2,322 km
1,443 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,322 km
1,443 mi / 1,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Aden
Heading
215°
southwest

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GXF NBO
Airport Name Sayun International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code GXF NBO
ICAO Code OYSY HKJK
City Sayun Nairobi
Country Yemen Kenya
Timezone Asia/Aden Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,097 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 15.970000, 48.790000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Sayun (GXF) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,322 kilometers (1,443 miles / 1,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Yemen 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 21:13 in Sayun, it's 21:13 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,233 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Sayun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Sayun (GXF) follows a heading of 34° (north 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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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