NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,309 km
3,920 miles
RGH
Balurghat
India
Distance
6,309 km
3,920 mi / 3,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
58°
east northeast

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NBO RGH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Balurghat Airport
IATA Code NBO RGH
ICAO Code HKJK VEBG
City Nairobi Balurghat
Country Kenya India
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5,330 ft 78 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 25.260000, 88.800000

Nairobi (NBO) to Balurghat (RGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Balurghat Airport (RGH) in Balurghat, India is 6,309 kilometers (3,920 miles / 3,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:45 in Nairobi, it's 09:15 in Balurghat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,252 feet between the two airports. Balurghat 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 Balurghat (RGH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). 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 Balurghat Airport (RGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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