NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,865 km
3,023 miles
NSY
Sigonella Airport
Italy
Distance
4,865 km
3,023 mi / 2,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
334°
north northwest

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NBO NSY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sigonella Airport
IATA Code NBO NSY
ICAO Code HKJK LICZ
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Italy
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Rome
Elevation 5,330 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 37.400000, 14.920000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sigonella Airport (NSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sigonella Airport (NSY) in Sigonella Airport, Italy is 4,865 kilometers (3,023 miles / 2,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:20 in Nairobi, it's 09:20 in Sigonella Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,251 feet between the two airports. Sigonella 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 Sigonella Airport (NSY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). 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 Sigonella Airport (NSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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