DIN
Dien Bien Phu
Vietnam
7,600 km
4,722 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
7,600 km
4,722 mi / 4,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

DIN NBO
Airport Name Dien Bien Phu Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DIN NBO
ICAO Code VVDB HKJK
City Dien Bien Phu Nairobi
Country Vietnam Kenya
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,611 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 21.400000, 103.010000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Dien Bien Phu (DIN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 7,600 kilometers (4,722 miles / 4,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:22 in Dien Bien Phu, it's 12:22 in Nairobi. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,719 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Dien Bien Phu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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