NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,371 km
1,473 miles
SVT
Savuti
Botswana
Distance
2,371 km
1,473 mi / 1,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SVT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Savuti Airport
IATA Code NBO SVT
ICAO Code HKJK FBSV
City Nairobi Savuti
Country Kenya Botswana
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,150 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -18.520000, 24.080000

Nairobi (NBO) to Savuti (SVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Savuti Airport (SVT) in Savuti, Botswana is 2,371 kilometers (1,473 miles / 1,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:10 in Nairobi, it's 01:10 in Savuti.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,180 feet between the two airports. Savuti 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 Savuti (SVT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 38° (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 Savuti Airport (SVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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