BJW
Bajawa
Indonesia
9,340 km
5,804 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,340 km
5,804 mi / 5,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

BJW NBO
Airport Name Soa Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BJW NBO
ICAO Code WATB HKJK
City Bajawa Nairobi
Country Indonesia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Makassar Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,454 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -8.710000, 121.060000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bajawa (BJW) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soa Airport (BJW) in Bajawa, Indonesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,340 kilometers (5,804 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Indonesia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:28 in Bajawa, it's 15:28 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,876 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Soa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bajawa (BJW) follows a heading of 99° (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 Soa Airport (BJW) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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