NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,384 km
6,452 miles
SNB
Snake Bay Airport
Australia
Distance
10,384 km
6,452 mi / 5,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
102°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

NBO SNB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Snake Bay Airport
IATA Code NBO SNB
ICAO Code HKJK YSNB
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,330 ft 173 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -11.420000, 130.650000

Nairobi (NBO) to Snake Bay Airport (SNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Snake Bay Airport (SNB) in Snake Bay Airport, Australia is 10,384 kilometers (6,452 miles / 5,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:45 in Nairobi, it's 09:15 in Snake Bay Airport. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,157 feet between the two airports. Snake Bay 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 Snake Bay Airport (SNB) 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 Snake Bay Airport (SNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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