NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,097 km
1,303 miles
SEZ
Mahe Island
Seychelles
Distance
2,097 km
1,303 mi / 1,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
101°
east

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NBO SEZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Seychelles International Airport
IATA Code NBO SEZ
ICAO Code HKJK FSIA
City Nairobi Mahe Island
Country Kenya Seychelles
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Indian/Mahe
Elevation 5,330 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -4.670000, 55.520000

Nairobi (NBO) to Mahe Island (SEZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) in Mahe Island, Seychelles is 2,097 kilometers (1,303 miles / 1,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Seychelles. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:23 in Nairobi, it's 23:23 in Mahe Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,320 feet between the two airports. Seychelles International 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 Mahe Island (SEZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 280° (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 Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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