NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,706 km
1,681 miles
VND
Vangaindrano
Madagascar
Distance
2,706 km
1,681 mi / 1,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO VND
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Vangaindrano Airport
IATA Code NBO VND
ICAO Code HKJK FMSU
City Nairobi Vangaindrano
Country Kenya Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,330 ft 45 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -23.350000, 47.580000

Nairobi (NBO) to Vangaindrano (VND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vangaindrano Airport (VND) in Vangaindrano, Madagascar is 2,706 kilometers (1,681 miles / 1,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Madagascar. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:07 in Nairobi, it's 12:07 in Vangaindrano.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,285 feet between the two airports. Vangaindrano 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 Vangaindrano (VND) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). 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 Vangaindrano Airport (VND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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