NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,397 km
1,489 miles
VAT
Vatomandry
Madagascar
Distance
2,397 km
1,489 mi / 1,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
148°
south southeast

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NBO VAT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Vatomandry Airport
IATA Code NBO VAT
ICAO Code HKJK FMMY
City Nairobi Vatomandry
Country Kenya Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,330 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -19.380000, 48.950000

Nairobi (NBO) to Vatomandry (VAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vatomandry Airport (VAT) in Vatomandry, Madagascar is 2,397 kilometers (1,489 miles / 1,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Madagascar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:02 in Nairobi, it's 08:02 in Vatomandry.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,291 feet between the two airports. Vatomandry 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 Vatomandry (VAT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). 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 Vatomandry Airport (VAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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