NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,600 km
1,616 miles
SLF
Sulayel Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,600 km
1,616 mi / 1,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
21°
north northeast

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NBO SLF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sulayel Airport
IATA Code NBO SLF
ICAO Code HKJK OESL
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 20.460000, 45.620000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sulayel Airport (SLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sulayel Airport (SLF) in Sulayel Airport, Saudi Arabia is 2,600 kilometers (1,616 miles / 1,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 06:00 in Nairobi, it's 06:00 in Sulayel Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,309 feet between the two airports. Sulayel 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 Sulayel Airport (SLF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 202° (south southwest). 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 Sulayel Airport (SLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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