NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,492 km
4,034 miles
VIY
Villacoublay/Velizy
France
Distance
6,492 km
4,034 mi / 3,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO VIY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Villacoublay-Velizy (BA 107) Air Base
IATA Code NBO VIY
ICAO Code HKJK LFPV
City Nairobi Villacoublay/Velizy
Country Kenya France
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Paris
Elevation 5,330 ft 584 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 48.770000, 2.200000

Nairobi (NBO) to Villacoublay/Velizy (VIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Villacoublay-Velizy (BA 107) Air Base (VIY) in Villacoublay/Velizy, France is 6,492 kilometers (4,034 miles / 3,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 France. 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 04:33 in Nairobi, it's 02:33 in Villacoublay/Velizy.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,746 feet between the two airports. Villacoublay-Velizy (BA 107) Air Base 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 Villacoublay/Velizy (VIY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 138° (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 Villacoublay-Velizy (BA 107) Air Base (VIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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