NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,850 km
3,014 miles
SFA
Sfax
Tunisia
Distance
4,850 km
3,014 mi / 2,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SFA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sfax Thyna International Airport
IATA Code NBO SFA
ICAO Code HKJK DTTX
City Nairobi Sfax
Country Kenya Tunisia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Tunis
Elevation 5,330 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 34.720000, 10.690000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sfax (SFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) in Sfax, Tunisia is 4,850 kilometers (3,014 miles / 2,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:45 in Nairobi, it's 09:45 in Sfax.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,245 feet between the two airports. Sfax Thyna 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 Sfax (SFA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 140° (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 Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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