BQS
Blagoveschensk
Russia
10,155 km
6,310 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,155 km
6,310 mi / 5,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

BQS NBO
Airport Name Ignatyevo Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BQS NBO
ICAO Code UHBB HKJK
City Blagoveschensk Nairobi
Country Russia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 638 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 50.430000, 127.410000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Blagoveschensk (BQS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ignatyevo Airport (BQS) in Blagoveschensk, Russia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,155 kilometers (6,310 miles / 5,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Russia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:25 in Blagoveschensk, it's 16:25 in Nairobi. With a 6-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 4,692 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Ignatyevo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Blagoveschensk (BQS) follows a heading of 40° (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 Ignatyevo Airport (BQS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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