BQB
Busselton
Australia
8,861 km
5,506 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,861 km
5,506 mi / 4,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

BQB NBO
Airport Name Busselton Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BQB NBO
ICAO Code YBLN HKJK
City Busselton Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 55 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -33.690000, 115.400000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Busselton (BQB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) in Busselton, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,861 kilometers (5,506 miles / 4,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:08 in Busselton, it's 17:08 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 5,275 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Busselton Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Busselton (BQB) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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