FVM
Fuvahmulah Island
Maldives
4,061 km
2,523 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,061 km
2,523 mi / 2,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

FVM NBO
Airport Name Fuvahmulah Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FVM NBO
ICAO Code VRMF HKJK
City Fuvahmulah Island Nairobi
Country Maldives Kenya
Timezone Indian/Maldives Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 17 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -0.310000, 73.440000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) in Fuvahmulah Island, Maldives to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,061 kilometers (2,523 miles / 2,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Maldives 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 13:57 in Fuvahmulah Island, it's 11:57 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,313 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Fuvahmulah Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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