NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,762 km
8,551 miles
VTN
Valentine
United States
Distance
13,762 km
8,551 mi / 7,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO VTN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Miller Field
IATA Code NBO VTN
ICAO Code HKJK KVTN
City Nairobi Valentine
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,595 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 42.860000, -100.550000

Nairobi (NBO) to Valentine (VTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Miller Field (VTN) in Valentine, United States is 13,762 kilometers (8,551 miles / 7,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:03 in Nairobi, it's 22:03 in Valentine. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,735 feet between the two airports. Miller Field 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 Valentine (VTN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 54° (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 Miller Field (VTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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