NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,440 km
2,137 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
3,440 km
2,137 mi / 1,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SZM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code NBO SZM
ICAO Code HKJK FYSS
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Namibia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 3,440 kilometers (2,137 miles / 1,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Namibia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:11 in Nairobi, it's 08:11 in Sesriem Airstrip.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,876 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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