BGU
Bangassou
Central African Republic
1,712 km
1,064 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,712 km
1,064 mi / 925 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BGU NBO
Airport Name Bangassou Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BGU NBO
ICAO Code FEFG HKJK
City Bangassou Nairobi
Country Central African Republic Kenya
Timezone Africa/Bangui Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,706 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 4.790000, 22.780000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bangassou (BGU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,712 kilometers (1,064 miles / 925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Central African Republic with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:49 in Bangassou, it's 05:49 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,624 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bangassou Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bangassou (BGU) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Bangassou Airport (BGU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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