NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,469 km
2,777 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
4,469 km
2,777 mi / 2,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO XBJ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code NBO XBJ
ICAO Code HKJK OIMB
City Nairobi Birjand
Country Kenya Iran
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Tehran
Elevation 5,330 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 32.900000, 59.270000

Nairobi (NBO) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 4,469 kilometers (2,777 miles / 2,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Iran. 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 20:05 in Nairobi, it's 20:35 in Birjand.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 216° (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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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