NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,127 km
6,914 miles
SAB
Saba
BQ
Distance
11,127 km
6,914 mi / 6,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SAB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport
IATA Code NBO SAB
ICAO Code HKJK TNCS
City Nairobi Saba
Country Kenya BQ
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Kralendijk
Elevation 5,330 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 17.640000, -63.220000

Nairobi (NBO) to Saba (SAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB) in Saba, BQ is 11,127 kilometers (6,914 miles / 6,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:03 in Nairobi, it's 17:03 in Saba. With a 7-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 5,270 feet between the two airports. Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Saba (SAB) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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