NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,941 km
3,691 miles
SMV
Samedan Airport
Switzerland
Distance
5,941 km
3,691 mi / 3,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SMV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Samedan Airport
IATA Code NBO SMV
ICAO Code HKJK LSZS
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5,330 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 46.530000, 9.880000

Nairobi (NBO) to Samedan Airport (SMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Samedan Airport (SMV) in Samedan Airport, Switzerland is 5,941 kilometers (3,691 miles / 3,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:57 in Nairobi, it's 20:57 in Samedan Airport.

The return flight from Samedan Airport (SMV) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 146° (southeast). 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 Samedan Airport (SMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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