NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,494 km
2,171 miles
RMB
Buraimi
Oman
Distance
3,494 km
2,171 mi / 1,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
34°
northeast

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NBO RMB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Buraimi Airport
IATA Code NBO RMB
ICAO Code HKJK OOBR
City Nairobi Buraimi
Country Kenya Oman
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Muscat
Elevation 5,330 ft 970 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 24.230000, 55.780000

Nairobi (NBO) to Buraimi (RMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Buraimi Airport (RMB) in Buraimi, Oman is 3,494 kilometers (2,171 miles / 1,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Oman. 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 10:33 in Nairobi, it's 11:33 in Buraimi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,360 feet between the two airports. Buraimi 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 Buraimi (RMB) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 218° (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 Buraimi Airport (RMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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