NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,461 km
2,772 miles
NYI
Sunyani
Ghana
Distance
4,461 km
2,772 mi / 2,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO NYI
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sunyani Airport
IATA Code NBO NYI
ICAO Code HKJK DGSN
City Nairobi Sunyani
Country Kenya Ghana
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Accra
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,014 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 7.360000, -2.330000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sunyani (NYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sunyani Airport (NYI) in Sunyani, Ghana is 4,461 kilometers (2,772 miles / 2,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:52 in Nairobi, it's 08:52 in Sunyani. 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 4,316 feet between the two airports. Sunyani 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 Sunyani (NYI) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 101° (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 Sunyani Airport (NYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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