JAM
Yambol
Bulgaria
4,981 km
3,095 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,981 km
3,095 mi / 2,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
165°
south southeast

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JAM NBO
Airport Name Bezmer Air Base Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code JAM NBO
ICAO Code LBIA HKJK
City Yambol Nairobi
Country Bulgaria Kenya
Timezone Europe/Sofia Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 509 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 42.450000, 26.350000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Yambol (JAM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bezmer Air Base (JAM) in Yambol, Bulgaria to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,981 kilometers (3,095 miles / 2,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:33 in Yambol, it's 11:33 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,821 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bezmer Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Yambol (JAM) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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