NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,389 km
3,970 miles
SPM
Trier
Germany
Distance
6,389 km
3,970 mi / 3,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
337°
north northwest

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NBO SPM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Spangdahlem Air Base
IATA Code NBO SPM
ICAO Code HKJK ETAD
City Nairobi Trier
Country Kenya Germany
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,197 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 49.970000, 6.690000

Nairobi (NBO) to Trier (SPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) in Trier, Germany is 6,389 kilometers (3,970 miles / 3,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Germany. 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 13:15 in Nairobi, it's 11:15 in Trier.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,133 feet between the two airports. Spangdahlem 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 Trier (SPM) 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 Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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