NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,251 km
3,263 miles
OAI
Bagram
Afghanistan
Distance
5,251 km
3,263 mi / 2,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO OAI
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Bagram Air Base
IATA Code NBO OAI
ICAO Code HKJK OAIX
City Nairobi Bagram
Country Kenya Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kabul
Elevation 5,330 ft 4,895 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 34.950000, 69.270000

Nairobi (NBO) to Bagram (OAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan is 5,251 kilometers (3,263 miles / 2,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:52 in Nairobi, it's 08:22 in Bagram.

The return flight from Bagram (OAI) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Bagram Air Base (OAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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