Airport Comparison
| NBO | VDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Villa Dolores Airport |
| IATA Code | NBO | VDR |
| ICAO Code | HKJK | SAOD |
| City | Nairobi | Villa Dolores |
| Country | Kenya | Argentina |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi | America/Argentina/Cordoba |
| Elevation | 5,330 ft | 1,847 ft |
| Coordinates | -1.320000, 36.930000 | -31.950000, -65.150000 |
Nairobi (NBO) to Villa Dolores (VDR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Villa Dolores Airport (VDR) in Villa Dolores, Argentina is 11,066 kilometers (6,876 miles / 5,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.
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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 19:38 in Nairobi, it's 13:38 in Villa Dolores. With a 6-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 3,483 feet between the two airports. Villa Dolores 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 Villa Dolores (VDR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 98° (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 Villa Dolores Airport (VDR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.