KBS
Bo
Sierra Leone
5,496 km
3,415 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,496 km
3,415 mi / 2,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
99°
east

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KBS NBO
Airport Name Bo Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KBS NBO
ICAO Code GFBO HKJK
City Bo Nairobi
Country Sierra Leone Kenya
Timezone Africa/Freetown Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 328 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 7.940000, -11.760000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bo (KBS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bo Airport (KBS) in Bo, Sierra Leone to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,496 kilometers (3,415 miles / 2,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:35 in Bo, it's 04:35 in Nairobi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,002 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bo (KBS) follows a heading of 282° (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 Bo Airport (KBS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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