NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,776 km
1,725 miles
SZA
Soyo
Angola
Distance
2,776 km
1,725 mi / 1,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
258°
west southwest

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NBO SZA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Soyo Airport
IATA Code NBO SZA
ICAO Code HKJK FNSO
City Nairobi Soyo
Country Kenya Angola
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,330 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -6.140000, 12.370000

Nairobi (NBO) to Soyo (SZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Soyo Airport (SZA) in Soyo, Angola is 2,776 kilometers (1,725 miles / 1,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Angola. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:35 in Nairobi, it's 16:35 in Soyo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,315 feet between the two airports. Soyo 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 Soyo (SZA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Soyo Airport (SZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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