NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,885 km
2,414 miles
VRE
Vredendal
South Africa
Distance
3,885 km
2,414 mi / 2,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
208°
south southwest

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NBO VRE
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Vredendal Airport
IATA Code NBO VRE
ICAO Code HKJK FAVR
City Nairobi Vredendal
Country Kenya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,330 ft 330 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -31.640000, 18.540000

Nairobi (NBO) to Vredendal (VRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vredendal Airport (VRE) in Vredendal, South Africa is 3,885 kilometers (2,414 miles / 2,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:25 in Nairobi, it's 02:25 in Vredendal.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,000 feet between the two airports. Vredendal 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 Vredendal (VRE) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 33° (north northeast). 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 Vredendal Airport (VRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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