NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,708 km
6,032 miles
SYS
Saskylakh
Russia
Distance
9,708 km
6,032 mi / 5,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
18°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

NBO SYS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Saskylakh Airport
IATA Code NBO SYS
ICAO Code HKJK UERS
City Nairobi Saskylakh
Country Kenya Russia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 71.930000, 114.080000

Nairobi (NBO) to Saskylakh (SYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Saskylakh Airport (SYS) in Saskylakh, Russia is 9,708 kilometers (6,032 miles / 5,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:13 in Nairobi, it's 07:13 in Saskylakh. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,330 feet between the two airports. Saskylakh 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 Saskylakh (SYS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 257° (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 Saskylakh Airport (SYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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