BOA
Boma
DR Congo
2,696 km
1,675 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,696 km
1,675 mi / 1,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

BOA NBO
Airport Name Boma Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BOA NBO
ICAO Code FZAJ HKJK
City Boma Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 26 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -5.850000, 13.060000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Boma (BOA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boma Airport (BOA) in Boma, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,696 kilometers (1,675 miles / 1,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:16 in Boma, it's 09:16 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,304 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Boma Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Boma (BOA) follows a heading of 259° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.