BWN
Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei
8,692 km
5,401 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,692 km
5,401 mi / 4,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Brunei
Heading
268°
west

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Airport Comparison

BWN NBO
Airport Name Brunei International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BWN NBO
ICAO Code WBSB HKJK
City Bandar Seri Begawan Nairobi
Country Brunei Kenya
Timezone Asia/Brunei Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 73 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 4.940000, 114.930000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brunei International Airport (BWN) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,692 kilometers (5,401 miles / 4,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brunei 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 06:48 in Bandar Seri Begawan, it's 01:48 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 5,257 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Brunei International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) follows a heading of 85° (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 Brunei International Airport (BWN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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