NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,509 km
2,802 miles
SPJ
Sparti
Greece
Distance
4,509 km
2,802 mi / 2,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
342°
north northwest

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NBO SPJ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sparti Airport
IATA Code NBO SPJ
ICAO Code HKJK LGSP
City Nairobi Sparti
Country Kenya Greece
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Athens
Elevation 5,330 ft 500 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 36.970000, 22.530000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sparti (SPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sparti Airport (SPJ) in Sparti, Greece is 4,509 kilometers (2,802 miles / 2,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Greece. 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 18:11 in Nairobi, it's 17:11 in Sparti.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,830 feet between the two airports. Sparti 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 Sparti (SPJ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 158° (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 Sparti Airport (SPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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