NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,310 km
3,921 miles
VIT
Alava
Spain
Distance
6,310 km
3,921 mi / 3,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
326°
northwest

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NBO VIT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Vitoria/Foronda Airport
IATA Code NBO VIT
ICAO Code HKJK LEVT
City Nairobi Alava
Country Kenya Spain
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Madrid
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,682 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 42.880000, -2.720000

Nairobi (NBO) to Alava (VIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) in Alava, Spain is 6,310 kilometers (3,921 miles / 3,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 20:39 in Nairobi, it's 18:39 in Alava.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,648 feet between the two airports. Vitoria/Foronda 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 Alava (VIT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 130° (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 Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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