NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,330 km
8,904 miles
ULB
Ambryn Island
Vanuatu
Distance
14,330 km
8,904 mi / 7,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO ULB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ulei Airport
IATA Code NBO ULB
ICAO Code HKJK NVSU
City Nairobi Ambryn Island
Country Kenya Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Efate
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -16.330000, 168.300000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ambryn Island (ULB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ulei Airport (ULB) in Ambryn Island, Vanuatu is 14,330 kilometers (8,904 miles / 7,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 14:11 in Nairobi, it's 22:11 in Ambryn Island. 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. Ulei 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 Ambryn Island (ULB) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 255° (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 Ulei Airport (ULB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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