BXH
Balkhash
Kazakhstan
6,516 km
4,049 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,516 km
4,049 mi / 3,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Qyzylorda
Heading
226°
southwest

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BXH NBO
Airport Name Balkhash Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BXH NBO
ICAO Code UAAH HKJK
City Balkhash Nairobi
Country Kazakhstan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Qyzylorda Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,446 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 46.890000, 75.000000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Balkhash (BXH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balkhash Airport (BXH) in Balkhash, Kazakhstan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,516 kilometers (4,049 miles / 3,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 14:50 in Balkhash, it's 12:50 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,884 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Balkhash Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Balkhash (BXH) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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