BUX
Bunia Airport
DR Congo
812 km
505 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
812 km
505 mi / 439 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BUX NBO
Airport Name Bunia Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BUX NBO
ICAO Code FZKA HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,045 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 1.570000, 30.220000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bunia Airport (BUX) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bunia Airport (BUX) in Bunia Airport, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 812 kilometers (505 miles / 439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 16:03 in Bunia Airport, it's 17:03 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,285 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bunia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bunia Airport (BUX) follows a heading of 293° (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 Bunia Airport (BUX) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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