NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,931 km
3,064 miles
SUI
Sukhumi
Georgia
Distance
4,931 km
3,064 mi / 2,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
north

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NBO SUI
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sukhumi Dranda Airport
IATA Code NBO SUI
ICAO Code HKJK UGSS
City Nairobi Sukhumi
Country Kenya Georgia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation 5,330 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 42.860000, 41.130000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sukhumi (SUI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sukhumi Dranda Airport (SUI) in Sukhumi, Georgia is 4,931 kilometers (3,064 miles / 2,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Georgia. 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 12:16 in Nairobi, it's 13:16 in Sukhumi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,277 feet between the two airports. Sukhumi Dranda 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 Sukhumi (SUI) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 186° (south). 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 Sukhumi Dranda Airport (SUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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