BVL
Baures
Bolivia
11,108 km
6,902 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,108 km
6,902 mi / 5,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/La_Paz
Heading
94°
east

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BVL NBO
Airport Name Baures Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BVL NBO
ICAO Code SLBA HKJK
City Baures Nairobi
Country Bolivia Kenya
Timezone America/La_Paz Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 470 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -13.580000, -63.580000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Baures (BVL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baures Airport (BVL) in Baures, Bolivia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,108 kilometers (6,902 miles / 5,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:28 in Baures, it's 12:28 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 4,860 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Baures Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Baures (BVL) follows a heading of 256° (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 Baures Airport (BVL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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