NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,586 km
4,093 miles
OBL
Zoersel
Belgium
Distance
6,586 km
4,093 mi / 3,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
337°
north northwest

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NBO OBL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Oostmalle Air Base
IATA Code NBO OBL
ICAO Code HKJK EBZR
City Nairobi Zoersel
Country Kenya Belgium
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Brussels
Elevation 5,330 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 51.260000, 4.750000

Nairobi (NBO) to Zoersel (OBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Oostmalle Air Base (OBL) in Zoersel, Belgium is 6,586 kilometers (4,093 miles / 3,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:06 in Nairobi, it's 03:06 in Zoersel.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,277 feet between the two airports. Oostmalle Air Base sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zoersel (OBL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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