NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,946 km
1,831 miles
OTC
Bol
Chad
Distance
2,946 km
1,831 mi / 1,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
305°
northwest

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NBO OTC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Bol Airport
IATA Code NBO OTC
ICAO Code HKJK FTTL
City Nairobi Bol
Country Kenya Chad
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 5,330 ft 955 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 13.440000, 14.740000

Nairobi (NBO) to Bol (OTC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Bol Airport (OTC) in Bol, Chad is 2,946 kilometers (1,831 miles / 1,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Chad. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:00 in Nairobi, it's 04:00 in Bol.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,375 feet between the two airports. Bol Airport 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 Bol (OTC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 122° (east 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 Bol Airport (OTC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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