BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
812 km
504 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
812 km
504 mi / 438 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

BTQ NBO
Airport Name Butare Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BTQ NBO
ICAO Code HRYI HKJK
City Butare Nairobi
Country Rwanda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,801 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -2.600000, 29.740000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Butare (BTQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 812 kilometers (504 miles / 438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:37 in Butare, it's 09:37 in Nairobi.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Butare (BTQ) follows a heading of 260° (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 Butare Airport (BTQ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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