BFE
Bielefeld
Germany
6,495 km
4,036 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,495 km
4,036 mi / 3,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
146°
southeast

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BFE NBO
Airport Name Bielefeld Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BFE NBO
ICAO Code EDLI HKJK
City Bielefeld Nairobi
Country Germany Kenya
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 433 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 51.960000, 8.540000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bielefeld (BFE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bielefeld Airport (BFE) in Bielefeld, Germany to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,495 kilometers (4,036 miles / 3,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Germany 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 09:35 in Bielefeld, it's 11:35 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,897 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bielefeld Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bielefeld (BFE) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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