NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,482 km
2,164 miles
VDA
Eilat
Israel
Distance
3,482 km
2,164 mi / 1,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO VDA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ovda International Airport
IATA Code NBO VDA
ICAO Code HKJK LLOV
City Nairobi Eilat
Country Kenya Israel
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,492 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 29.940000, 34.940000

Nairobi (NBO) to Eilat (VDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ovda International Airport (VDA) in Eilat, Israel is 3,482 kilometers (2,164 miles / 1,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Israel. 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 13:01 in Nairobi, it's 12:01 in Eilat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,838 feet between the two airports. Ovda International 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 Eilat (VDA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 176° (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 Ovda International Airport (VDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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