NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,136 km
1,949 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
3,136 km
1,949 mi / 1,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO VRU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code NBO VRU
ICAO Code HKJK FAVB
City Nairobi Vyrburg
Country Kenya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Nairobi (NBO) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 3,136 kilometers (1,949 miles / 1,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 05:51 in Nairobi, it's 04:51 in Vyrburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,410 feet between the two airports. Vryburg 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 Vyrburg (VRU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 27° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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