NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,765 km
3,582 miles
SMY
Simenti
Senegal
Distance
5,765 km
3,582 mi / 3,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SMY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Simenti Airport
IATA Code NBO SMY
ICAO Code HKJK GOTS
City Nairobi Simenti
Country Kenya Senegal
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Dakar
Elevation 5,330 ft 171 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 13.050000, -13.300000

Nairobi (NBO) to Simenti (SMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Simenti Airport (SMY) in Simenti, Senegal is 5,765 kilometers (3,582 miles / 3,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:15 in Nairobi, it's 02:15 in Simenti. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,159 feet between the two airports. Simenti 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 Simenti (SMY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 102° (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 Simenti Airport (SMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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