NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,906 km
4,291 miles
SIW
Parapat-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,906 km
4,291 mi / 3,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

NBO SIW
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Parapat Airport
IATA Code NBO SIW
ICAO Code HKJK WIMP
City Nairobi Parapat-Sumatra Island
Country Kenya Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,081 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 2.670000, 98.930000

Nairobi (NBO) to Parapat-Sumatra Island (SIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Parapat Airport (SIW) in Parapat-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 6,906 kilometers (4,291 miles / 3,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Indonesia. 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 00:51 in Nairobi, it's 04:51 in Parapat-Sumatra Island. 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 2,249 feet between the two airports. Parapat 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 Parapat-Sumatra Island (SIW) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 267° (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 Parapat Airport (SIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.