BCH
Baucau
Timor-Leste
9,928 km
6,169 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,928 km
6,169 mi / 5,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Dili
Heading
269°
west

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Airport Comparison

BCH NBO
Airport Name Cakung Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BCH NBO
ICAO Code WPEC HKJK
City Baucau Nairobi
Country Timor-Leste Kenya
Timezone Asia/Dili Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,771 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -8.490000, 126.400000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Baucau (BCH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cakung Airport (BCH) in Baucau, Timor-Leste to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,928 kilometers (6,169 miles / 5,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Timor-Leste 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 04:46 in Baucau, it's 22:46 in Nairobi. With a 6-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 3,559 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Cakung Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Baucau (BCH) follows a heading of 98° (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 Cakung Airport (BCH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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