BSR
Basrah
Iraq
3,721 km
2,312 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,721 km
2,312 mi / 2,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BSR NBO
Airport Name Basrah International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BSR NBO
ICAO Code ORMM HKJK
City Basrah Nairobi
Country Iraq Kenya
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 11 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 30.550000, 47.660000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Basrah (BSR) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basrah International Airport (BSR) in Basrah, Iraq to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,721 kilometers (2,312 miles / 2,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 Iraq 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 09:27 in Basrah, it's 09:27 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,319 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Basrah International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Basrah (BSR) follows a heading of 17° (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 Basrah International Airport (BSR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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