The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) in Sua Pan Airport, Botswana is 2,439 kilometers (1,516 miles / 1,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 02:00 in Nairobi, it's 01:00 in Sua Pan Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,345 feet between the two airports. Sua Pan 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 Sua Pan Airport (SXN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Sua Pan Airport (SXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.