NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,651 km
4,133 miles
VGO
Vigo
Spain
Distance
6,651 km
4,133 mi / 3,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO VGO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Vigo Airport
IATA Code NBO VGO
ICAO Code HKJK LEVX
City Nairobi Vigo
Country Kenya Spain
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Madrid
Elevation 5,330 ft 856 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 42.230000, -8.630000

Nairobi (NBO) to Vigo (VGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vigo Airport (VGO) in Vigo, Spain is 6,651 kilometers (4,133 miles / 3,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Spain. 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 10:02 in Nairobi, it's 08:02 in Vigo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,474 feet between the two airports. Vigo 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 Vigo (VGO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). 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 Vigo Airport (VGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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