BNS
Barinas
Venezuela
11,915 km
7,404 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,915 km
7,404 mi / 6,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Caracas
Heading
89°
east

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BNS NBO
Airport Name Barinas Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BNS NBO
ICAO Code SVBI HKJK
City Barinas Nairobi
Country Venezuela Kenya
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 666 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 8.620000, -70.220000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Barinas (BNS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barinas Airport (BNS) in Barinas, Venezuela to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,915 kilometers (7,404 miles / 6,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Venezuela with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:01 in Barinas, it's 12:01 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 4,664 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Barinas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Barinas (BNS) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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