NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,062 km
6,874 miles
NEV
Charlestown
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Distance
11,062 km
6,874 mi / 5,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
287°
west northwest

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NBO NEV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Vance W. Amory International Airport
IATA Code NBO NEV
ICAO Code HKJK TKPN
City Nairobi Charlestown
Country Kenya Saint Kitts and Nevis
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/St_Kitts
Elevation 5,330 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 17.210000, -62.590000

Nairobi (NBO) to Charlestown (NEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV) in Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis is 11,062 kilometers (6,874 miles / 5,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Kenya with Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:07 in Nairobi, it's 01:07 in Charlestown. With a 7-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 5,316 feet between the two airports. Vance W. Amory International Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Charlestown (NEV) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 88° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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