BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
1,862 km
1,157 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,862 km
1,157 mi / 1,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

BAN NBO
Airport Name Basongo Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BAN NBO
ICAO Code FZVR HKJK
City Basongo Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,640 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Basongo (BAN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,862 kilometers (1,157 miles / 1,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 DR Congo with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:30 in Basongo, it's 22:30 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,690 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Basongo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.