Distance From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, NBO - SYD Distance

The distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7540 miles or 12135 kilometers or 6548 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Nairobi ( Kenya ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Sydney takes around 17 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 17 hours 20 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • NBO - SYD

Kilometers		12135 km
Statute Miles		7540 miles
Nautical Miles		6548 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 20 minutes

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - NBO to SYD Flight Path

Location of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nairobi, Kenya and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NBO - SYD

Time difference between Nairobi (Kenya) and Sydney (Australia) is 8 Hours.
Sydney time is 8 Hours ahead of Nairobi.

Location	Local Time
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-12-16, 20:00:40 EAT
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-17, 04:00:40 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya

Destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia