NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,193 km
2,606 miles
SRX
Sirt
Libya
Distance
4,193 km
2,606 mi / 2,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
331°
north northwest

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NBO SRX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Gardabya Airport
IATA Code NBO SRX
ICAO Code HKJK HLGD
City Nairobi Sirt
Country Kenya Libya
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 5,330 ft 267 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 31.060000, 16.590000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sirt (SRX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Gardabya Airport (SRX) in Sirt, Libya is 4,193 kilometers (2,606 miles / 2,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Libya. 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 10:46 in Sirt.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,063 feet between the two airports. Gardabya 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 Sirt (SRX) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 145° (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 Gardabya Airport (SRX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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