NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,462 km
4,637 miles
SIN
Singapore
Singapore
Distance
7,462 km
4,637 mi / 4,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

NBO SIN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Singapore Changi International Airport
IATA Code NBO SIN
ICAO Code HKJK WSSS
City Nairobi Singapore
Country Kenya Singapore
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Singapore
Elevation 5,330 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 1.350000, 103.990000

Nairobi (NBO) to Singapore (SIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) in Singapore, Singapore is 7,462 kilometers (4,637 miles / 4,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Singapore. 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 09:01 in Nairobi, it's 14:01 in Singapore. 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 5,308 feet between the two airports. Singapore Changi International 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 Singapore (SIN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 268° (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 Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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