BBI
Bhubaneswar
India
5,838 km
3,627 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,838 km
3,627 mi / 3,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BBI NBO
Airport Name Biju Patnaik Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BBI NBO
ICAO Code VEBS HKJK
City Bhubaneswar Nairobi
Country India Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 138 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 20.240000, 85.820000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bhubaneswar (BBI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) in Bhubaneswar, India to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,838 kilometers (3,627 miles / 3,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 India with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:58 in Bhubaneswar, it's 12:28 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,192 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Biju Patnaik Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bhubaneswar (BBI) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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