NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,620 km
2,249 miles
SEW
Siwa
Egypt
Distance
3,620 km
2,249 mi / 1,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
341°
north northwest

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NBO SEW
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Siwa Oasis North Airport
IATA Code NBO SEW
ICAO Code HKJK HE24
City Nairobi Siwa
Country Kenya Egypt
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Cairo
Elevation 5,330 ft 330 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 29.350000, 25.510000

Nairobi (NBO) to Siwa (SEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Siwa Oasis North Airport (SEW) in Siwa, Egypt is 3,620 kilometers (2,249 miles / 1,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Egypt. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:09 in Nairobi, it's 11:09 in Siwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,000 feet between the two airports. Siwa Oasis North 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 Siwa (SEW) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 158° (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 Siwa Oasis North Airport (SEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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