NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,997 km
4,969 miles
SOJ
Sørkjosen
Norway
Distance
7,997 km
4,969 mi / 4,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
354°
north

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NBO SOJ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sørkjosen Airport
IATA Code NBO SOJ
ICAO Code HKJK ENSR
City Nairobi Sørkjosen
Country Kenya Norway
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Oslo
Elevation 5,330 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 69.790000, 20.960000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sørkjosen (SOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) in Sørkjosen, Norway is 7,997 kilometers (4,969 miles / 4,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Norway. 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 01:16 in Nairobi, it's 23:16 in Sørkjosen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,314 feet between the two airports. Sørkjosen 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 Sørkjosen (SOJ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 163° (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 Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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