NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,802 km
4,848 miles
VCS
Con Ong
Vietnam
Distance
7,802 km
4,848 mi / 4,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

NBO VCS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Co Ong Airport
IATA Code NBO VCS
ICAO Code HKJK VVCS
City Nairobi Con Ong
Country Kenya Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,330 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 8.730000, 106.630000

Nairobi (NBO) to Con Ong (VCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Co Ong Airport (VCS) in Con Ong, Vietnam is 7,802 kilometers (4,848 miles / 4,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:56 in Nairobi, it's 03:56 in Con Ong. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,310 feet between the two airports. Co Ong 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 Con Ong (VCS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 265° (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 Co Ong Airport (VCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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