NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,748 km
6,057 miles
VRC
Virac
Philippines
Distance
9,748 km
6,057 mi / 5,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO VRC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Virac Airport
IATA Code NBO VRC
ICAO Code HKJK RPUV
City Nairobi Virac
Country Kenya Philippines
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Manila
Elevation 5,330 ft 121 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 13.580000, 124.210000

Nairobi (NBO) to Virac (VRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Virac Airport (VRC) in Virac, Philippines is 9,748 kilometers (6,057 miles / 5,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:12 in Nairobi, it's 09:12 in Virac. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,209 feet between the two airports. Virac 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 Virac (VRC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 268° (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 Virac Airport (VRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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