NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,841 km
2,387 miles
SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
Distance
3,841 km
2,387 mi / 2,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SKO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA Code NBO SKO
ICAO Code HKJK DNSO
City Nairobi Sokoto
Country Kenya Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Lagos
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,010 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 12.920000, 5.210000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 3,841 kilometers (2,387 miles / 2,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:29 in Nairobi, it's 08:29 in Sokoto.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,320 feet between the two airports. Sadiq Abubakar III 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 Sokoto (SKO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 112° (east 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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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