NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
941 km
585 miles
SUT
Sumbawanga
Tanzania
Distance
941 km
585 mi / 508 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SUT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sumbawanga Airport
IATA Code NBO SUT
ICAO Code HKJK HTSU
City Nairobi Sumbawanga
Country Kenya Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5,330 ft 5,920 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -7.970000, 31.670000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sumbawanga (SUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) in Sumbawanga, Tanzania is 941 kilometers (585 miles / 508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:06 in Nairobi, it's 23:06 in Sumbawanga.

The return flight from Sumbawanga (SUT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). 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 Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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