NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,300 km
4,536 miles
SXT
Taman Negara
Malaysia
Distance
7,300 km
4,536 mi / 3,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

NBO SXT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sungai Tiang Airport
IATA Code NBO SXT
ICAO Code HKJK WMAN
City Nairobi Taman Negara
Country Kenya Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5,330 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 4.330000, 102.390000

Nairobi (NBO) to Taman Negara (SXT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sungai Tiang Airport (SXT) in Taman Negara, Malaysia is 7,300 kilometers (4,536 miles / 3,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:19 in Nairobi, it's 03:19 in Taman Negara. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,320 feet between the two airports. Sungai Tiang 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 Taman Negara (SXT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Sungai Tiang Airport (SXT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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