BWA
Bhairawa
Nepal
5,909 km
3,672 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,909 km
3,672 mi / 3,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BWA NBO
Airport Name Bhairahawa Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BWA NBO
ICAO Code VNBW HKJK
City Bhairawa Nairobi
Country Nepal Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 358 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 27.510000, 83.420000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bhairawa (BWA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bhairahawa Airport (BWA) in Bhairawa, Nepal to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,909 kilometers (3,672 miles / 3,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Nepal 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 02:33 in Bhairawa, it's 23:48 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,972 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bhairahawa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bhairawa (BWA) follows a heading of 54° (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 Bhairahawa Airport (BWA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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