# Distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Solwesi (SLI)

> 1,677 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,677 km / 1,042 mi / 905 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 224° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 45° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Kenya) → Zambia
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 06:57 in Nairobi, it's 05:57 in Solwesi)
- **Elevation difference**: 779 ft (SLI is lower than NBO)

## Airports

### [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nairobi, Kenya
- ICAO: HKJK
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -1.320000, 36.930000
- Elevation: 5,330 ft

### [Solwesi Airport (SLI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sli-solwesi-solwesi-airport/1ef266de-db21-6eee-939f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Solwesi, Zambia
- ICAO: FLSW
- Timezone: Africa/Lusaka
- Coordinates: -12.170000, 26.370000
- Elevation: 4,551 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:57 in Nairobi, it's 05:57 in Solwesi.

## Related

- [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)
- [Solwesi Airport (SLI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sli-solwesi-solwesi-airport/1ef266de-db21-6eee-939f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)