NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,454 km
5,253 miles
SBT
Sabetta
Russia
Distance
8,454 km
5,253 mi / 4,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO SBT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sabetta Airport
IATA Code NBO SBT
ICAO Code HKJK USDA
City Nairobi Sabetta
Country Kenya Russia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 5,330 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 71.220000, 72.040000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sabetta (SBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sabetta Airport (SBT) in Sabetta, Russia is 8,454 kilometers (5,253 miles / 4,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 Kenya with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:34 in Nairobi, it's 19:34 in Sabetta.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,284 feet between the two airports. Sabetta 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 Sabetta (SBT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 216° (southwest). 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 Sabetta Airport (SBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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