BZE
Belize City
Belize
13,771 km
8,557 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,771 km
8,557 mi / 7,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Belize
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

BZE NBO
Airport Name Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BZE NBO
ICAO Code MZBZ HKJK
City Belize City Nairobi
Country Belize Kenya
Timezone America/Belize Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 15 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 17.540000, -88.310000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Belize City (BZE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City, Belize to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,771 kilometers (8,557 miles / 7,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Belize with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:36 in Belize City, it's 17:36 in Nairobi. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,315 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Belize City (BZE) follows a heading of 290° (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 Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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