BKI
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
8,820 km
5,481 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,820 km
5,481 mi / 4,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
268°
west

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Airport Comparison

BKI NBO
Airport Name Kota Kinabalu International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BKI NBO
ICAO Code WBKK HKJK
City Kota Kinabalu Nairobi
Country Malaysia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kuching Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 10 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, 116.050000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,820 kilometers (5,481 miles / 4,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Malaysia 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 01:31 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 20:31 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,320 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 84° (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 Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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