BHD
Belfast
United Kingdom
7,344 km
4,564 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
7,344 km
4,564 mi / 3,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/London
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BHD NBO
Airport Name George Best Belfast City Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BHD NBO
ICAO Code EGAC HKJK
City Belfast Nairobi
Country United Kingdom Kenya
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 15 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 54.620000, -5.870000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Belfast (BHD) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) in Belfast, United Kingdom to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 7,344 kilometers (4,564 miles / 3,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 United Kingdom 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 08:19 in Belfast, it's 11:19 in Nairobi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,315 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than George Best Belfast City Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Belfast (BHD) follows a heading of 335° (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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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