BVC
Rabil
Cape Verde
6,844 km
4,253 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,844 km
4,253 mi / 3,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
101°
east

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BVC NBO
Airport Name Rabil Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BVC NBO
ICAO Code GVBA HKJK
City Rabil Nairobi
Country Cape Verde Kenya
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 69 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 16.140000, -22.890000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Rabil (BVC) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rabil Airport (BVC) in Rabil, Cape Verde to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,844 kilometers (4,253 miles / 3,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:14 in Rabil, it's 00:14 in Nairobi. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,261 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Rabil Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Rabil (BVC) 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 Rabil Airport (BVC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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