BKM
Bakalalan
Malaysia
8,764 km
5,445 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,764 km
5,445 mi / 4,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
268°
west

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Airport Comparison

BKM NBO
Airport Name Bakalalan Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BKM NBO
ICAO Code WBGQ HKJK
City Bakalalan Nairobi
Country Malaysia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,900 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 3.970000, 115.620000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bakalalan (BKM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakalalan Airport (BKM) in Bakalalan, Malaysia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,764 kilometers (5,445 miles / 4,732 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 00:01 in Bakalalan, it's 19:01 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 2,430 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bakalalan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bakalalan (BKM) follows a heading of 86° (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 Bakalalan Airport (BKM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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