BVI
Birdsville Airport
Australia
11,182 km
6,948 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,182 km
6,948 mi / 6,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

BVI NBO
Airport Name Birdsville Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BVI NBO
ICAO Code YBDV HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 159 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -25.900000, 139.350000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Birdsville Airport (BVI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birdsville Airport (BVI) in Birdsville Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,182 kilometers (6,948 miles / 6,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Australia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:56 in Birdsville Airport, it's 12:56 in Nairobi. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,171 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Birdsville Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Birdsville Airport (BVI) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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