NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,942 km
5,556 miles
SGQ
Sanggata-Timor Island
Indonesia
Distance
8,942 km
5,556 mi / 4,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

NBO SGQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sanggata Airport
IATA Code NBO SGQ
ICAO Code HKJK WRLA
City Nairobi Sanggata-Timor Island
Country Kenya Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Makassar
Elevation 5,330 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 0.500000, 117.330000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sanggata-Timor Island (SGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sanggata Airport (SGQ) in Sanggata-Timor Island, Indonesia is 8,942 kilometers (5,556 miles / 4,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Indonesia. 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 08:09 in Nairobi, it's 13:09 in Sanggata-Timor Island. 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 4,896 feet between the two airports. Sanggata 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 Sanggata-Timor Island (SGQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 269° (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 Sanggata Airport (SGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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