NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,559 km
7,182 miles
VNR
Vanrook Station Airport
Australia
Distance
11,559 km
7,182 mi / 6,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO VNR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Vanrook Station Airport
IATA Code NBO VNR
ICAO Code HKJK YVRS
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,330 ft 43 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -16.960000, 141.950000

Nairobi (NBO) to Vanrook Station Airport (VNR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vanrook Station Airport (VNR) in Vanrook Station Airport, Australia is 11,559 kilometers (7,182 miles / 6,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Australia. 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 08:45 in Nairobi, it's 15:45 in Vanrook Station Airport. With a 7-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 5,287 feet between the two airports. Vanrook Station 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 Vanrook Station Airport (VNR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Vanrook Station Airport (VNR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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