BEQ
Thetford
United Kingdom
6,855 km
4,259 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,855 km
4,259 mi / 3,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/London
Heading
138°
southeast

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BEQ NBO
Airport Name RAF Honington Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BEQ NBO
ICAO Code EGXH HKJK
City Thetford Nairobi
Country United Kingdom Kenya
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 174 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 52.340000, 0.770000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Thetford (BEQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Honington (BEQ) in Thetford, United Kingdom to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,855 kilometers (4,259 miles / 3,701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:20 in Thetford, it's 15:20 in Nairobi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,156 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than RAF Honington. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Thetford (BEQ) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 RAF Honington (BEQ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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