HPH
Haiphong
Vietnam
7,968 km
4,951 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
7,968 km
4,951 mi / 4,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

HPH NBO
Airport Name Cat Bi International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HPH NBO
ICAO Code VVCI HKJK
City Haiphong Nairobi
Country Vietnam Kenya
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 6 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 20.820000, 106.720000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Haiphong (HPH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) in Haiphong, Vietnam to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 7,968 kilometers (4,951 miles / 4,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 06:32 in Haiphong, it's 02:32 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 5,324 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Cat Bi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Haiphong (HPH) follows a heading of 68° (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 Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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