BST
Bost
Afghanistan
4,662 km
2,897 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,662 km
2,897 mi / 2,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BST NBO
Airport Name Bost Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BST NBO
ICAO Code OABT HKJK
City Bost Nairobi
Country Afghanistan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kabul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,464 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 31.560000, 64.360000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bost (BST) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bost Airport (BST) in Bost, Afghanistan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,662 kilometers (2,897 miles / 2,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Afghanistan 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 05:37 in Bost, it's 04:07 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,866 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bost Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bost (BST) follows a heading of 36° (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 Bost Airport (BST) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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