NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,935 km
4,931 miles
VKT
Vorkuta
Russia
Distance
7,935 km
4,931 mi / 4,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO VKT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Vorkuta Airport
IATA Code NBO VKT
ICAO Code HKJK UUYW
City Nairobi Vorkuta
Country Kenya Russia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Moscow
Elevation 5,330 ft 604 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 67.490000, 63.990000

Nairobi (NBO) to Vorkuta (VKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vorkuta Airport (VKT) in Vorkuta, Russia is 7,935 kilometers (4,931 miles / 4,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 23:06 in Nairobi, it's 23:06 in Vorkuta.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,726 feet between the two airports. Vorkuta 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 Vorkuta (VKT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 209° (south southwest). 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 Vorkuta Airport (VKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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