NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,772 km
2,965 miles
SXV
Salem Airport
India
Distance
4,772 km
2,965 mi / 2,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO SXV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Salem Airport
IATA Code NBO SXV
ICAO Code HKJK VOSM
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya India
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,008 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 11.780000, 78.070000

Nairobi (NBO) to Salem Airport (SXV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Salem Airport (SXV) in Salem Airport, India is 4,772 kilometers (2,965 miles / 2,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 India. 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 11:53 in Nairobi, it's 14:23 in Salem Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,322 feet between the two airports. Salem 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 Salem Airport (SXV) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). 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 Salem Airport (SXV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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