IPA
Ipota
Vanuatu
14,349 km
8,916 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,349 km
8,916 mi / 7,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IPA NBO
Airport Name Ipota Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IPA NBO
ICAO Code NVVI HKJK
City Ipota Nairobi
Country Vanuatu Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Efate Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 23 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -18.860000, 169.280000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ipota (IPA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ipota Airport (IPA) in Ipota, Vanuatu to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,349 kilometers (8,916 miles / 7,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Ipota, it's 20:37 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 5,307 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Ipota Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ipota (IPA) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Ipota Airport (IPA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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