NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,445 km
4,626 miles
SFT
Skelleftea
Sweden
Distance
7,445 km
4,626 mi / 4,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
353°
north

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NBO SFT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Skelleftea Airport
IATA Code NBO SFT
ICAO Code HKJK ESNS
City Nairobi Skelleftea
Country Kenya Sweden
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 5,330 ft 157 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 64.620000, 21.080000

Nairobi (NBO) to Skelleftea (SFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Skelleftea Airport (SFT) in Skelleftea, Sweden is 7,445 kilometers (4,626 miles / 4,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:07 in Nairobi, it's 17:07 in Skelleftea.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,173 feet between the two airports. Skelleftea 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 Skelleftea (SFT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 163° (south 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 Skelleftea Airport (SFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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