NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,000 km
4,349 miles
VST
Stockholm / Vasteras
Sweden
Distance
7,000 km
4,349 mi / 3,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
349°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO VST
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Stockholm Vasteras Airport
IATA Code NBO VST
ICAO Code HKJK ESOW
City Nairobi Stockholm / Vasteras
Country Kenya Sweden
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 5,330 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 59.590000, 16.630000

Nairobi (NBO) to Stockholm / Vasteras (VST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Stockholm Vasteras Airport (VST) in Stockholm / Vasteras, Sweden is 7,000 kilometers (4,349 miles / 3,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Sweden. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:26 in Nairobi, it's 06:26 in Stockholm / Vasteras.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,309 feet between the two airports. Stockholm Vasteras 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 Stockholm / Vasteras (VST) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 157° (south southeast). 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 Stockholm Vasteras Airport (VST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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