NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,485 km
8,379 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,485 km
8,379 mi / 7,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
100°
east

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NBO VAO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Suavanao Airport
IATA Code NBO VAO
ICAO Code HKJK AGGV
City Nairobi Suavanao
Country Kenya Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -7.590000, 158.730000

Nairobi (NBO) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 13,485 kilometers (8,379 miles / 7,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 13:12 in Nairobi, it's 21:12 in Suavanao. 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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Suavanao 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 Suavanao (VAO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Suavanao Airport (VAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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