BMV
Buon Ma Thuot
Vietnam
8,003 km
4,973 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,003 km
4,973 mi / 4,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

BMV NBO
Airport Name Buon Ma Thuot Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BMV NBO
ICAO Code VVBM HKJK
City Buon Ma Thuot Nairobi
Country Vietnam Kenya
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,729 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 12.670000, 108.120000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Buon Ma Thuot (BMV) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV) in Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,003 kilometers (4,973 miles / 4,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Vietnam 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 20:44 in Buon Ma Thuot, it's 16:44 in Nairobi. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,601 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Buon Ma Thuot Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Buon Ma Thuot (BMV) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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