BBO
Berbera
Somalia
1,575 km
979 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,575 km
979 mi / 850 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
215°
southwest

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BBO NBO
Airport Name Berbera Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BBO NBO
ICAO Code HCMI HKJK
City Berbera Nairobi
Country Somalia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 30 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 10.390000, 44.940000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Berbera (BBO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Berbera Airport (BBO) in Berbera, Somalia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,575 kilometers (979 miles / 850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:36 in Berbera, it's 17:36 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,300 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Berbera Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Berbera (BBO) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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