NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,319 km
8,898 miles
SLH
Sola
Vanuatu
Distance
14,319 km
8,898 mi / 7,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
109°
east southeast

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NBO SLH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sola Airport
IATA Code NBO SLH
ICAO Code HKJK NVSC
City Nairobi Sola
Country Kenya Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Efate
Elevation 5,330 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -13.850000, 167.540000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sola (SLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sola Airport (SLH) in Sola, Vanuatu is 14,319 kilometers (8,898 miles / 7,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:35 in Nairobi, it's 15:35 in Sola. 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. Sola 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 Sola (SLH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). 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 Sola Airport (SLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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