BFO
Chiredzi
Zimbabwe
2,265 km
1,407 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,265 km
1,407 mi / 1,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
16°
north northeast

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BFO NBO
Airport Name Buffalo Range Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BFO NBO
ICAO Code FVCZ HKJK
City Chiredzi Nairobi
Country Zimbabwe Kenya
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,421 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -21.010000, 31.580000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Chiredzi (BFO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,265 kilometers (1,407 miles / 1,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Zimbabwe with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:17 in Chiredzi, it's 10:17 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,909 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Buffalo Range Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Chiredzi (BFO) follows a heading of 194° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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