NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,451 km
5,251 miles
SMQ
Sampit-Borneo Island
Indonesia
Distance
8,451 km
5,251 mi / 4,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

NBO SMQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sampit(Hasan) Airport
IATA Code NBO SMQ
ICAO Code HKJK WAOS
City Nairobi Sampit-Borneo Island
Country Kenya Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Pontianak
Elevation 5,330 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -2.500000, 112.970000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sampit-Borneo Island (SMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sampit(Hasan) Airport (SMQ) in Sampit-Borneo Island, Indonesia is 8,451 kilometers (5,251 miles / 4,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 02:40 in Nairobi, it's 06:40 in Sampit-Borneo 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 5,280 feet between the two airports. Sampit(Hasan) 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 Sampit-Borneo Island (SMQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 269° (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 Sampit(Hasan) Airport (SMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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