NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,902 km
4,910 miles
VDH
Dong Hoi
Vietnam
Distance
7,902 km
4,910 mi / 4,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
71°
east northeast

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NBO VDH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Dong Hoi Airport
IATA Code NBO VDH
ICAO Code HKJK VVDH
City Nairobi Dong Hoi
Country Kenya Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,330 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 17.520000, 106.590000

Nairobi (NBO) to Dong Hoi (VDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) in Dong Hoi, Vietnam is 7,902 kilometers (4,910 miles / 4,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 19:48 in Nairobi, it's 23:48 in Dong Hoi. 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 5,271 feet between the two airports. Dong Hoi 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 Dong Hoi (VDH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 262° (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 Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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