BIM
South Bimini
Bahamas
12,682 km
7,880 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,682 km
7,880 mi / 6,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Nassau
Heading
79°
east

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BIM NBO
Airport Name South Bimini Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BIM NBO
ICAO Code MYBS HKJK
City South Bimini Nairobi
Country Bahamas Kenya
Timezone America/Nassau Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 10 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 25.700000, -79.260000 -1.320000, 36.930000

South Bimini (BIM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from South Bimini Airport (BIM) in South Bimini, Bahamas to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,682 kilometers (7,880 miles / 6,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Bahamas 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 07:14 in South Bimini, it's 15:14 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 5,320 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than South Bimini Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to South Bimini (BIM) follows a heading of 298° (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 South Bimini Airport (BIM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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