NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,962 km
2,462 miles
SEB
Sabha
Libya
Distance
3,962 km
2,462 mi / 2,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
324°
northwest

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NBO SEB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sabha Airport
IATA Code NBO SEB
ICAO Code HKJK HLLS
City Nairobi Sabha
Country Kenya Libya
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 26.990000, 14.470000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sabha (SEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sabha Airport (SEB) in Sabha, Libya is 3,962 kilometers (2,462 miles / 2,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Libya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:58 in Nairobi, it's 16:58 in Sabha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,903 feet between the two airports. Sabha 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 Sabha (SEB) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). 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 Sabha Airport (SEB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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