NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,237 km
8,847 miles
TOH
Loh/Linua
Vanuatu
Distance
14,237 km
8,847 mi / 7,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO TOH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Torres Airstrip
IATA Code NBO TOH
ICAO Code HKJK NVSD
City Nairobi Loh/Linua
Country Kenya Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Efate
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -13.330000, 166.640000

Nairobi (NBO) to Loh/Linua (TOH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Torres Airstrip (TOH) in Loh/Linua, Vanuatu is 14,237 kilometers (8,847 miles / 7,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:47 in Nairobi, it's 01:47 in Loh/Linua. 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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Torres Airstrip 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 Loh/Linua (TOH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Torres Airstrip (TOH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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