NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,982 km
4,960 miles
VAW
Vardø
Norway
Distance
7,982 km
4,960 mi / 4,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
358°
north

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NBO VAW
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Vardø Airport Svartnes
IATA Code NBO VAW
ICAO Code HKJK ENSS
City Nairobi Vardø
Country Kenya Norway
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Oslo
Elevation 5,330 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 70.360000, 31.040000

Nairobi (NBO) to Vardø (VAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway is 7,982 kilometers (4,960 miles / 4,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:58 in Nairobi, it's 07:58 in Vardø.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,288 feet between the two airports. Vardø Airport Svartnes 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 Vardø (VAW) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 174° (south). 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 Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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