NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,808 km
8,580 miles
SDP
Sand Point
United States
Distance
13,808 km
8,580 mi / 7,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
12°
north northeast

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NBO SDP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sand Point Airport
IATA Code NBO SDP
ICAO Code HKJK PASD
City Nairobi Sand Point
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,330 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 55.310000, -160.520000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sand Point (SDP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sand Point Airport (SDP) in Sand Point, United States is 13,808 kilometers (8,580 miles / 7,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:49 in Nairobi, it's 03:49 in Sand Point. With a 12-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 5,306 feet between the two airports. Sand Point 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 Sand Point (SDP) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 339° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Sand Point Airport (SDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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