BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
1,426 km
886 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
1,426 km
886 mi / 770 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BZU NBO
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BZU NBO
ICAO Code FZKJ HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country DR Congo Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,378 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 1,426 kilometers (886 miles / 770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 08:14 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 09:14 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,952 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Buta Zega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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