EAE
Sangafa
Vanuatu
14,311 km
8,893 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,311 km
8,893 mi / 7,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
254°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

EAE NBO
Airport Name Sangafa Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code EAE NBO
ICAO Code NVSE HKJK
City Sangafa Nairobi
Country Vanuatu Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Efate Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 7 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -17.090000, 168.340000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Sangafa (EAE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sangafa Airport (EAE) in Sangafa, Vanuatu to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,311 kilometers (8,893 miles / 7,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Vanuatu with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:18 in Sangafa, it's 21:18 in Nairobi. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,323 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Sangafa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Sangafa (EAE) follows a heading of 113° (east 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 Sangafa Airport (EAE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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