NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,863 km
4,264 miles
SID
Espargos
Cape Verde
Distance
6,863 km
4,264 mi / 3,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SID
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Amilcar Cabral International Airport
IATA Code NBO SID
ICAO Code HKJK GVAC
City Nairobi Espargos
Country Kenya Cape Verde
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 5,330 ft 177 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 16.740000, -22.950000

Nairobi (NBO) to Espargos (SID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) in Espargos, Cape Verde is 6,863 kilometers (4,264 miles / 3,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:14 in Nairobi, it's 21:14 in Espargos. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,153 feet between the two airports. Amilcar Cabral 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 Espargos (SID) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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