BSX
Pathein
Myanmar
6,653 km
4,134 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,653 km
4,134 mi / 3,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BSX NBO
Airport Name Pathein Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BSX NBO
ICAO Code VYPN HKJK
City Pathein Nairobi
Country Myanmar Kenya
Timezone Asia/Yangon Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 20 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 16.820000, 94.780000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Pathein (BSX) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pathein Airport (BSX) in Pathein, Myanmar to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,653 kilometers (4,134 miles / 3,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:43 in Pathein, it's 15:13 in Nairobi. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,310 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Pathein Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Pathein (BSX) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Pathein Airport (BSX) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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