NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,362 km
3,332 miles
VLK
Zavetnoe Airport
Russia
Distance
5,362 km
3,332 mi / 2,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
north

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NBO VLK
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Zavetnoe Airport
IATA Code NBO VLK
ICAO Code HKJK URRY
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Russia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Moscow
Elevation 5,330 ft 431 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 46.540000, 43.650000

Nairobi (NBO) to Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) in Zavetnoe Airport, Russia is 5,362 kilometers (3,332 miles / 2,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Russia. 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 13:08 in Nairobi, it's 13:08 in Zavetnoe Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,899 feet between the two airports. Zavetnoe 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 Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 189° (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 Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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