NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,356 km
3,950 miles
SLM
Salamanca
Spain
Distance
6,356 km
3,950 mi / 3,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
323°
northwest

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NBO SLM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Salamanca Airport
IATA Code NBO SLM
ICAO Code HKJK LESA
City Nairobi Salamanca
Country Kenya Spain
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Madrid
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,595 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 40.950000, -5.500000

Nairobi (NBO) to Salamanca (SLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Salamanca Airport (SLM) in Salamanca, Spain is 6,356 kilometers (3,950 miles / 3,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:46 in Nairobi, it's 09:46 in Salamanca.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,735 feet between the two airports. Salamanca 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 Salamanca (SLM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 127° (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 Salamanca Airport (SLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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