NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,734 km
2,941 miles
SZF
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
4,734 km
2,941 mi / 2,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
360°
north

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NBO SZF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Samsun Carsamba Airport
IATA Code NBO SZF
ICAO Code HKJK LTFH
City Nairobi Samsun
Country Kenya Turkey
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 5,330 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 41.250000, 36.570000

Nairobi (NBO) to Samsun (SZF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) in Samsun, Turkey is 4,734 kilometers (2,941 miles / 2,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 Turkey. 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 15:26 in Nairobi, it's 15:26 in Samsun.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,312 feet between the two airports. Samsun Carsamba 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 Samsun (SZF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 179° (south). 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 Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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