NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,581 km
4,089 miles
UDE
Uden
Netherlands
Distance
6,581 km
4,089 mi / 3,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
338°
north northwest

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NBO UDE
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Volkel Air Base
IATA Code NBO UDE
ICAO Code HKJK EHVK
City Nairobi Uden
Country Kenya Netherlands
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 5,330 ft 72 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 51.660000, 5.710000

Nairobi (NBO) to Uden (UDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Volkel Air Base (UDE) in Uden, Netherlands is 6,581 kilometers (4,089 miles / 3,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:46 in Nairobi, it's 15:46 in Uden.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,258 feet between the two airports. Volkel Air Base 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 Uden (UDE) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 143° (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 Volkel Air Base (UDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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