BBR
Basse Terre
GP
10,975 km
6,819 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,975 km
6,819 mi / 5,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guadeloupe
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

BBR NBO
Airport Name Baillif Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BBR NBO
ICAO Code TFFB HKJK
City Basse Terre Nairobi
Country GP Kenya
Timezone America/Guadeloupe Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 59 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 16.010000, -61.740000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Basse Terre (BBR) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baillif Airport (BBR) in Basse Terre, GP to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,975 kilometers (6,819 miles / 5,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting GP with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:49 in Basse Terre, it's 19:49 in Nairobi. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,271 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Baillif Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Basse Terre (BBR) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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