NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,507 km
9,014 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
14,507 km
9,014 mi / 7,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO VEL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code NBO VEL
ICAO Code HKJK KVEL
City Nairobi Vernal
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Denver
Elevation 5,330 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 40.440000, -109.510000

Nairobi (NBO) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 14,507 kilometers (9,014 miles / 7,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 United States. 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 00:24 in Nairobi, it's 14:24 in Vernal. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Vernal (VEL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). 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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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