NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
4,473 km
2,779 miles
VAN
Van
Turkey
Distance
4,473 km
2,779 mi / 2,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

NBO VAN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Van Ferit Melen Airport
IATA Code NBO VAN
ICAO Code HKJK LTCI
City Nairobi Van
Country Kenya Turkey
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 5,330 ft 5,480 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 38.470000, 43.330000

Nairobi (NBO) to Van (VAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) in Van, Turkey is 4,473 kilometers (2,779 miles / 2,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:42 in Nairobi, it's 03:42 in Van.

The return flight from Van (VAN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 190° (south). 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 Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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