BDI
Bird Island
Seychelles
2,048 km
1,273 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
2,048 km
1,273 mi / 1,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
277°
west

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BDI NBO
Airport Name Bird Island Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BDI NBO
ICAO Code FSSB HKJK
City Bird Island Nairobi
Country Seychelles Kenya
Timezone Indian/Mahe Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 6 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -3.720000, 55.210000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bird Island (BDI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bird Island Airport (BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 2,048 kilometers (1,273 miles / 1,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:20 in Bird Island, it's 15:20 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,324 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bird Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bird Island (BDI) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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