NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,945 km
6,801 miles
UNI
Union Island
Saint Vincent
Distance
10,945 km
6,801 mi / 5,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO UNI
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Union Island International Airport
IATA Code NBO UNI
ICAO Code HKJK TVSU
City Nairobi Union Island
Country Kenya Saint Vincent
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/St_Vincent
Elevation 5,330 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 12.600000, -61.410000

Nairobi (NBO) to Union Island (UNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Union Island International Airport (UNI) in Union Island, Saint Vincent is 10,945 kilometers (6,801 miles / 5,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Vincent. 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 12:46 in Nairobi, it's 05:46 in Union Island. 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 5,314 feet between the two airports. Union Island 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 Union Island (UNI) to Nairobi (NBO) 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Union Island International Airport (UNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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