EIS
Road Town
VG
11,264 km
6,999 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,264 km
6,999 mi / 6,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Tortola
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

EIS NBO
Airport Name Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code EIS NBO
ICAO Code TUPJ HKJK
City Road Town Nairobi
Country VG Kenya
Timezone America/Tortola Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 15 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 18.440000, -64.540000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Road Town (EIS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) in Road Town, VG to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,264 kilometers (6,999 miles / 6,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:49 in Road Town, it's 03:49 in Nairobi. With a 7-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 5,315 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Road Town (EIS) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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