The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,511 kilometers (5,910 miles / 5,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia 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 02:22 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 21:22 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,166 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Betoambari Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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