NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,714 km
4,793 miles
VCA
Can Tho
Vietnam
Distance
7,714 km
4,793 mi / 4,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO VCA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tra Noc Airport
IATA Code NBO VCA
ICAO Code HKJK VVCT
City Nairobi Can Tho
Country Kenya Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5,330 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 10.090000, 105.710000

Nairobi (NBO) to Can Tho (VCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tra Noc Airport (VCA) in Can Tho, Vietnam is 7,714 kilometers (4,793 miles / 4,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 Vietnam. 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 15:06 in Nairobi, it's 19:06 in Can Tho. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,321 feet between the two airports. Tra Noc 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 Can Tho (VCA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Tra Noc Airport (VCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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