NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,350 km
2,703 miles
VVZ
Illizi
Algeria
Distance
4,350 km
2,703 mi / 2,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO VVZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Illizi Takhamalt Airport
IATA Code NBO VVZ
ICAO Code HKJK DAAP
City Nairobi Illizi
Country Kenya Algeria
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Algiers
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,778 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 26.720000, 8.620000

Nairobi (NBO) to Illizi (VVZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) in Illizi, Algeria is 4,350 kilometers (2,703 miles / 2,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:54 in Nairobi, it's 10:54 in Illizi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,552 feet between the two airports. Illizi Takhamalt 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 Illizi (VVZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 131° (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 Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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