BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,499 km
7,767 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,499 km
7,767 mi / 6,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
256°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

BNE NBO
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BNE NBO
ICAO Code YBBN HKJK
City Brisbane Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 13 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Brisbane (BNE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,499 kilometers (7,767 miles / 6,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:29 in Brisbane, it's 13:29 in Nairobi. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,317 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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