NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,051 km
653 miles
SGX
Songea
Tanzania
Distance
1,051 km
653 mi / 568 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
188°
south

Airport Comparison

NBO SGX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Songea Airport
IATA Code NBO SGX
ICAO Code HKJK HTSO
City Nairobi Songea
Country Kenya Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -10.680000, 35.580000

Nairobi (NBO) to Songea (SGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Songea Airport (SGX) in Songea, Tanzania is 1,051 kilometers (653 miles / 568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:58 in Nairobi, it's 16:58 in Songea.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,885 feet between the two airports. Songea 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 Songea (SGX) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Songea Airport (SGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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