BYQ
Bunju Island
Indonesia
9,011 km
5,599 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,011 km
5,599 mi / 4,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
268°
west

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BYQ NBO
Airport Name Bunyu Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BYQ NBO
ICAO Code WALV HKJK
City Bunju Island Nairobi
Country Indonesia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Makassar Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 118 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 3.460000, 117.870000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bunju Island (BYQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bunyu Airport (BYQ) in Bunju Island, Indonesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,011 kilometers (5,599 miles / 4,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 17:15 in Bunju Island, it's 12:15 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 5,212 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bunyu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bunju Island (BYQ) follows a heading of 86° (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 Bunyu Airport (BYQ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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