NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,894 km
6,769 miles
UVF
Vieux Fort
Saint Lucia
Distance
10,894 km
6,769 mi / 5,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO UVF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Hewanorra International Airport
IATA Code NBO UVF
ICAO Code HKJK TLPL
City Nairobi Vieux Fort
Country Kenya Saint Lucia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/St_Lucia
Elevation 5,330 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 13.730000, -60.950000

Nairobi (NBO) to Vieux Fort (UVF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia is 10,894 kilometers (6,769 miles / 5,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:24 in Nairobi, it's 03:24 in Vieux Fort. 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 5,316 feet between the two airports. Hewanorra International 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 Vieux Fort (UVF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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