BIY
Bisho
South Africa
3,653 km
2,270 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,653 km
2,270 mi / 1,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
18°
north northeast

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BIY NBO
Airport Name Bisho Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BIY NBO
ICAO Code FABE HKJK
City Bisho Nairobi
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,950 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -32.900000, 27.280000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bisho (BIY) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bisho Airport (BIY) in Bisho, South Africa to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,653 kilometers (2,270 miles / 1,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:16 in Bisho, it's 15:16 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,380 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bisho Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bisho (BIY) follows a heading of 195° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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