NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,122 km
6,911 miles
VAH
Vallegrande
Bolivia
Distance
11,122 km
6,911 mi / 6,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO VAH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport
IATA Code NBO VAH
ICAO Code HKJK SLVG
City Nairobi Vallegrande
Country Kenya Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/La_Paz
Elevation 5,330 ft 6,551 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -18.480000, -64.100000

Nairobi (NBO) to Vallegrande (VAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) in Vallegrande, Bolivia is 11,122 kilometers (6,911 miles / 6,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:32 in Nairobi, it's 05:32 in Vallegrande. 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 1,221 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport sits higher than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vallegrande (VAH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 95° (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 Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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