NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,677 km
3,528 miles
SOB
Sarmellek
Hungary
Distance
5,677 km
3,528 mi / 3,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
343°
north northwest

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NBO SOB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sarmellek International Airport
IATA Code NBO SOB
ICAO Code HKJK LHSM
City Nairobi Sarmellek
Country Kenya Hungary
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Budapest
Elevation 5,330 ft 408 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 46.690000, 17.160000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sarmellek (SOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sarmellek International Airport (SOB) in Sarmellek, Hungary is 5,677 kilometers (3,528 miles / 3,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Hungary. 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 18:02 in Nairobi, it's 16:02 in Sarmellek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,922 feet between the two airports. Sarmellek International 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 Sarmellek (SOB) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 154° (south 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 Sarmellek International Airport (SOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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