The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu is 14,290 kilometers (8,879 miles / 7,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:20 in Nairobi, it's 17:20 in Port Vila. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,260 feet between the two airports. Port Vila Bauerfield 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 Port Vila (VLI) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). 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 Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.