NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,066 km
3,769 miles
SMW
Smara
EH
Distance
6,066 km
3,769 mi / 3,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SMW
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Smara Airport
IATA Code NBO SMW
ICAO Code HKJK GMMA
City Nairobi Smara
Country Kenya EH
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 5,330 ft 350 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 26.730000, -11.680000

Nairobi (NBO) to Smara (SMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Smara Airport (SMW) in Smara, EH is 6,066 kilometers (3,769 miles / 3,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:49 in Nairobi, it's 16:49 in Smara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,980 feet between the two airports. Smara 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 Smara (SMW) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 113° (east 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 Smara Airport (SMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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