NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,547 km
3,447 miles
SOZ
Solenzara
France
Distance
5,547 km
3,447 mi / 2,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
333°
north northwest

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NBO SOZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base
IATA Code NBO SOZ
ICAO Code HKJK LFKS
City Nairobi Solenzara
Country Kenya France
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Paris
Elevation 5,330 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 41.920000, 9.410000

Nairobi (NBO) to Solenzara (SOZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base (SOZ) in Solenzara, France is 5,547 kilometers (3,447 miles / 2,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 France. 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 09:07 in Nairobi, it's 07:07 in Solenzara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,302 feet between the two airports. Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base 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 Solenzara (SOZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 143° (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 Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base (SOZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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