NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,960 km
2,461 miles
SVF
Save
Benin
Distance
3,960 km
2,461 mi / 2,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SVF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Save Airport
IATA Code NBO SVF
ICAO Code HKJK DBBS
City Nairobi Save
Country Kenya Benin
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 5,330 ft 597 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 8.020000, 2.460000

Nairobi (NBO) to Save (SVF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Save Airport (SVF) in Save, Benin is 3,960 kilometers (2,461 miles / 2,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Benin. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:58 in Nairobi, it's 06:58 in Save.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,733 feet between the two airports. Save 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 Save (SVF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 104° (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 Save Airport (SVF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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