NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,868 km
4,889 miles
VTG
Vung Tau
Vietnam
Distance
7,868 km
4,889 mi / 4,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO VTG
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Vung Tau Airport
IATA Code NBO VTG
ICAO Code HKJK VVVT
City Nairobi Vung Tau
Country Kenya Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,330 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 10.370000, 107.090000

Nairobi (NBO) to Vung Tau (VTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vung Tau Airport (VTG) in Vung Tau, Vietnam is 7,868 kilometers (4,889 miles / 4,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 Vietnam. 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 05:28 in Nairobi, it's 09:28 in Vung Tau. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,317 feet between the two airports. Vung Tau 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 Vung Tau (VTG) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 265° (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 Vung Tau Airport (VTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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