BUG
Benguela
Angola
2,880 km
1,790 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,880 km
1,790 mi / 1,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
66°
east northeast

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BUG NBO
Airport Name Benguela Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BUG NBO
ICAO Code FNBG HKJK
City Benguela Nairobi
Country Angola Kenya
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 118 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -12.610000, 13.400000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Benguela (BUG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benguela Airport (BUG) in Benguela, Angola to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,880 kilometers (1,790 miles / 1,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Angola with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:29 in Benguela, it's 21:29 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,212 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Benguela Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Benguela (BUG) follows a heading of 243° (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 Benguela Airport (BUG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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