BCD
Bacolod City
Philippines
9,608 km
5,970 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,608 km
5,970 mi / 5,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Manila
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

BCD NBO
Airport Name Bacolod-Silay City International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BCD NBO
ICAO Code RPVB HKJK
City Bacolod City Nairobi
Country Philippines Kenya
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 10.780000, 123.020000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bacolod City (BCD) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bacolod-Silay City International Airport (BCD) in Bacolod City, Philippines to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,608 kilometers (5,970 miles / 5,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Philippines 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 19:38 in Bacolod City, it's 14:38 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,330 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bacolod-Silay City International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bacolod City (BCD) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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