NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,083 km
3,158 miles
SAZ
Sasstown
Liberia
Distance
5,083 km
3,158 mi / 2,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
278°
west

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NBO SAZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sasstown Airport
IATA Code NBO SAZ
ICAO Code HKJK GLST
City Nairobi Sasstown
Country Kenya Liberia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 5,330 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 4.670000, -8.430000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sasstown (SAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sasstown Airport (SAZ) in Sasstown, Liberia is 5,083 kilometers (3,158 miles / 2,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:10 in Nairobi, it's 09:10 in Sasstown. 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 5,324 feet between the two airports. Sasstown 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 Sasstown (SAZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 96° (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 Sasstown Airport (SAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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