NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,584 km
5,334 miles
VEY
Vestmannaeyjar
Iceland
Distance
8,584 km
5,334 mi / 4,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO VEY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Vestmannaeyjar Airport
IATA Code NBO VEY
ICAO Code HKJK BIVM
City Nairobi Vestmannaeyjar
Country Kenya Iceland
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 5,330 ft 326 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 63.420000, -20.280000

Nairobi (NBO) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vestmannaeyjar Airport (VEY) in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland is 8,584 kilometers (5,334 miles / 4,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:08 in Nairobi, it's 18:08 in Vestmannaeyjar. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,004 feet between the two airports. Vestmannaeyjar 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 Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). 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 Vestmannaeyjar Airport (VEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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