NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,328 km
3,932 miles
VKO
Moscow
Russia
Distance
6,328 km
3,932 mi / 3,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
north

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NBO VKO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Vnukovo International Airport
IATA Code NBO VKO
ICAO Code HKJK UUWW
City Nairobi Moscow
Country Kenya Russia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Moscow
Elevation 5,330 ft 685 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 55.590000, 37.260000

Nairobi (NBO) to Moscow (VKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) in Moscow, Russia is 6,328 kilometers (3,932 miles / 3,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 Russia. 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 21:08 in Moscow.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,645 feet between the two airports. Vnukovo International 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 Moscow (VKO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 180° (south). 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 Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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