KJK
Wevelgem
Belgium
6,617 km
4,112 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,617 km
4,112 mi / 3,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
140°
southeast

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KJK NBO
Airport Name Wevelgem Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KJK NBO
ICAO Code EBKT HKJK
City Wevelgem Nairobi
Country Belgium Kenya
Timezone Europe/Brussels Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 64 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 50.820000, 3.200000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Wevelgem (KJK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wevelgem Airport (KJK) in Wevelgem, Belgium to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,617 kilometers (4,112 miles / 3,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 Belgium with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:36 in Wevelgem, it's 06:36 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,266 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Wevelgem Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Wevelgem (KJK) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Wevelgem Airport (KJK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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