NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,833 km
3,003 miles
ZSS
Sassandra
Ivory Coast
Distance
4,833 km
3,003 mi / 2,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
279°
west

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NBO ZSS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sassandra Airport
IATA Code NBO ZSS
ICAO Code HKJK DISS
City Nairobi Sassandra
Country Kenya Ivory Coast
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Abidjan
Elevation 5,330 ft 203 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 4.930000, -6.130000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sassandra (ZSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sassandra Airport (ZSS) in Sassandra, Ivory Coast is 4,833 kilometers (3,003 miles / 2,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:07 in Nairobi, it's 17:07 in Sassandra. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,127 feet between the two airports. Sassandra 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 Sassandra (ZSS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 97° (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 Sassandra Airport (ZSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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