BBU
Bucharest
Romania
5,207 km
3,235 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,207 km
3,235 mi / 2,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
165°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

BBU NBO
Airport Name Baneasa International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BBU NBO
ICAO Code LRBS HKJK
City Bucharest Nairobi
Country Romania Kenya
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 297 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 44.500000, 26.100000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bucharest (BBU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baneasa International Airport (BBU) in Bucharest, Romania to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,207 kilometers (3,235 miles / 2,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:04 in Bucharest, it's 15:04 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,033 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Baneasa International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bucharest (BBU) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baneasa International Airport (BBU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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