NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,396 km
5,838 miles
SGL
Cavite City
Philippines
Distance
9,396 km
5,838 mi / 5,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
75°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

NBO SGL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sangley Point Air Base
IATA Code NBO SGL
ICAO Code HKJK RPLS
City Nairobi Cavite City
Country Kenya Philippines
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Manila
Elevation 5,330 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 14.500000, 120.900000

Nairobi (NBO) to Cavite City (SGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) in Cavite City, Philippines is 9,396 kilometers (5,838 miles / 5,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. 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 16:20 in Cavite City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,322 feet between the two airports. Sangley Point Air Base 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 Cavite City (SGL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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