NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,200 km
4,474 miles
SZB
Subang
Malaysia
Distance
7,200 km
4,474 mi / 3,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
86°
east

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NBO SZB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport
IATA Code NBO SZB
ICAO Code HKJK WMSA
City Nairobi Subang
Country Kenya Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5,330 ft 90 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 3.130000, 101.550000

Nairobi (NBO) to Subang (SZB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) in Subang, Malaysia is 7,200 kilometers (4,474 miles / 3,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 22:59 in Nairobi, it's 03:59 in Subang. 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 5,240 feet between the two airports. Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International 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 Subang (SZB) 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 Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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