NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,703 km
7,272 miles
SBR
Saibai Island
Australia
Distance
11,703 km
7,272 mi / 6,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
100°
east

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NBO SBR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Saibai Island Airport
IATA Code NBO SBR
ICAO Code HKJK YSII
City Nairobi Saibai Island
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,330 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -9.380000, 142.620000

Nairobi (NBO) to Saibai Island (SBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Saibai Island Airport (SBR) in Saibai Island, Australia is 11,703 kilometers (7,272 miles / 6,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:42 in Nairobi, it's 05:42 in Saibai Island. 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 5,315 feet between the two airports. Saibai Island 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 Saibai Island (SBR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Saibai Island Airport (SBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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