NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,382 km
5,830 miles
SQR
Soroako-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,382 km
5,830 mi / 5,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
92°
east

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Airport Comparison

NBO SQR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Soroako Airport
IATA Code NBO SQR
ICAO Code HKJK WAWS
City Nairobi Soroako-Celebes Island
Country Kenya Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Makassar
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,388 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -2.530000, 121.360000

Nairobi (NBO) to Soroako-Celebes Island (SQR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Soroako Airport (SQR) in Soroako-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 9,382 kilometers (5,830 miles / 5,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:10 in Nairobi, it's 17:10 in Soroako-Celebes Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,942 feet between the two airports. Soroako 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 Soroako-Celebes Island (SQR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 269° (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 Soroako Airport (SQR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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