JSY
Syros Island
Greece
4,481 km
2,784 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,481 km
2,784 mi / 2,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
161°
south southeast

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JSY NBO
Airport Name Syros Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code JSY NBO
ICAO Code LGSO HKJK
City Syros Island Nairobi
Country Greece Kenya
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 236 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 37.420000, 24.950000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Syros Island (JSY) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Syros Airport (JSY) in Syros Island, Greece to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,481 kilometers (2,784 miles / 2,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 Greece 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 20:30 in Syros Island, it's 21:30 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,094 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Syros Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Syros Island (JSY) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Syros Airport (JSY) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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