NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,067 km
4,391 miles
SVL
Savonlinna
Finland
Distance
7,067 km
4,391 mi / 3,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
356°
north

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NBO SVL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Savonlinna Airport
IATA Code NBO SVL
ICAO Code HKJK EFSA
City Nairobi Savonlinna
Country Kenya Finland
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 5,330 ft 311 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 61.940000, 28.950000

Nairobi (NBO) to Savonlinna (SVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Savonlinna Airport (SVL) in Savonlinna, Finland is 7,067 kilometers (4,391 miles / 3,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Finland. 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 06:40 in Nairobi, it's 05:40 in Savonlinna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,019 feet between the two airports. Savonlinna 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 Savonlinna (SVL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 171° (south). 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 Savonlinna Airport (SVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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