BSU
Basankusu
DR Congo
1,927 km
1,197 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,927 km
1,197 mi / 1,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

BSU NBO
Airport Name Basankusu Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BSU NBO
ICAO Code FZEN HKJK
City Basankusu Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,217 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 1.220000, 19.790000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Basankusu (BSU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basankusu Airport (BSU) in Basankusu, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,927 kilometers (1,197 miles / 1,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:07 in Basankusu, it's 17:07 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,113 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Basankusu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Basankusu (BSU) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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