BMK
Borkum
Germany
6,715 km
4,173 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,715 km
4,173 mi / 3,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
145°
southeast

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BMK NBO
Airport Name Borkum Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BMK NBO
ICAO Code EDWR HKJK
City Borkum Nairobi
Country Germany Kenya
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 53.600000, 6.710000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Borkum (BMK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borkum Airport (BMK) in Borkum, Germany to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,715 kilometers (4,173 miles / 3,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 Germany 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 10:34 in Borkum, it's 12:34 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,327 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Borkum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Borkum (BMK) follows a heading of 340° (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 Borkum Airport (BMK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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