BUO
Burao
Somalia
1,538 km
956 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,538 km
956 mi / 831 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
219°
southwest

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BUO NBO
Airport Name Burao Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BUO NBO
ICAO Code HCMV HKJK
City Burao Nairobi
Country Somalia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,400 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 9.530000, 45.550000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Burao (BUO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,538 kilometers (956 miles / 831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 Somalia with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:52 in Burao, it's 11:52 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,930 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Burao Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Burao (BUO) follows a heading of 38° (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 Burao Airport (BUO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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