KSS
Sikasso
Mali
4,917 km
3,055 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,917 km
3,055 mi / 2,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KSS NBO
Airport Name Sikasso Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KSS NBO
ICAO Code GASK HKJK
City Sikasso Nairobi
Country Mali Kenya
Timezone Africa/Bamako Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,378 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 11.330000, -5.700000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Sikasso (KSS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sikasso Airport (KSS) in Sikasso, Mali to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,917 kilometers (3,055 miles / 2,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:45 in Sikasso, it's 22:45 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 3,952 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Sikasso Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Sikasso (KSS) follows a heading of 288° (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 Sikasso Airport (KSS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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