BSM
Amol
Iran
4,514 km
2,805 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,514 km
2,805 mi / 2,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BSM NBO
Airport Name Bishe Kola Air Base Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BSM NBO
ICAO Code OINJ HKJK
City Amol Nairobi
Country Iran Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tehran Africa/Nairobi
Elevation -79 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 36.660000, 52.350000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Amol (BSM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bishe Kola Air Base (BSM) in Amol, Iran to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,514 kilometers (2,805 miles / 2,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 Iran 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 05:47 in Amol, it's 05:17 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,409 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bishe Kola Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Amol (BSM) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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