NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,266 km
1,408 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
2,266 km
1,408 mi / 1,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
217°
southwest

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NBO SJQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code NBO SJQ
ICAO Code HKJK FLSS
City Nairobi Sesheke
Country Kenya Zambia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 2,266 kilometers (1,408 miles / 1,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:56 in Nairobi, it's 19:56 in Sesheke.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,230 feet between the two airports. Sesheke 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 Sesheke (SJQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). 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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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