NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,214 km
3,240 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
5,214 km
3,240 mi / 2,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO OTP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code NBO OTP
ICAO Code HKJK LROP
City Nairobi Bucharest
Country Kenya Romania
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 5,330 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 44.570000, 26.100000

Nairobi (NBO) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 5,214 kilometers (3,240 miles / 2,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:24 in Nairobi, it's 10:24 in Bucharest.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,016 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). 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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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