NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,224 km
5,732 miles
SGS
Sanga Sanga Airport
Philippines
Distance
9,224 km
5,732 mi / 4,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
85°
east

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NBO SGS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sanga Sanga Airport
IATA Code NBO SGS
ICAO Code HKJK RPMN
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Philippines
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Manila
Elevation 5,330 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 5.050000, 119.740000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sanga Sanga Airport (SGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sanga Sanga Airport (SGS) in Sanga Sanga Airport, Philippines is 9,224 kilometers (5,732 miles / 4,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Philippines. 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 23:08 in Nairobi, it's 04:08 in Sanga Sanga Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,315 feet between the two airports. Sanga Sanga 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 Sanga Sanga Airport (SGS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 268° (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 Sanga Sanga Airport (SGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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