RBT
Marsabit
Kenya
12,282 km
7,631 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,282 km
7,631 mi / 6,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
126°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

RBT SYD
Airport Name Segel Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code RBT SYD
ICAO Code HKMB YSSY
City Marsabit Sydney
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Sydney
Elevation 4,395 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 2.350000, 37.980000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Marsabit (RBT) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Segel Airport (RBT) in Marsabit, Kenya to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,282 kilometers (7,631 miles / 6,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:52 in Marsabit, it's 03:52 in Sydney. With a 7-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 4,374 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Segel Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Marsabit (RBT) follows a heading of 259° (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 Segel Airport (RBT) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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