BRX
Barahona
Dominican Republic
11,958 km
7,430 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,958 km
7,430 mi / 6,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Santo_Domingo
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

BRX NBO
Airport Name Maria Montez International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BRX NBO
ICAO Code MDBH HKJK
City Barahona Nairobi
Country Dominican Republic Kenya
Timezone America/Santo_Domingo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 10 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 18.250000, -71.120000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Barahona (BRX) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maria Montez International Airport (BRX) in Barahona, Dominican Republic to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,958 kilometers (7,430 miles / 6,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:04 in Barahona, it's 15:04 in Nairobi. With a 7-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 5,320 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Maria Montez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Barahona (BRX) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Maria Montez International Airport (BRX) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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