NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,276 km
2,657 miles
SFQ
Sanliurfa
Turkey
Distance
4,276 km
2,657 mi / 2,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
north

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NBO SFQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sanliurfa Airport
IATA Code NBO SFQ
ICAO Code HKJK LTCH
City Nairobi Sanliurfa
Country Kenya Turkey
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,483 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 37.090000, 38.850000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sanliurfa (SFQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) in Sanliurfa, Turkey is 4,276 kilometers (2,657 miles / 2,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:44 in Nairobi, it's 00:44 in Sanliurfa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,847 feet between the two airports. Sanliurfa 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 Sanliurfa (SFQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 183° (south). 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 Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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