BRU
Brussels
Belgium
6,567 km
4,080 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,567 km
4,080 mi / 3,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
141°
southeast

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BRU NBO
Airport Name Brussels Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BRU NBO
ICAO Code EBBR HKJK
City Brussels Nairobi
Country Belgium Kenya
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 184 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Brussels (BRU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,567 kilometers (4,080 miles / 3,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 Belgium 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 09:23 in Brussels, it's 11:23 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,146 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Brussels Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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