NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,024 km
6,850 miles
VLM
Villamontes
Bolivia
Distance
11,024 km
6,850 mi / 5,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO VLM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport
IATA Code NBO VLM
ICAO Code HKJK SLVM
City Nairobi Villamontes
Country Kenya Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/La_Paz
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,305 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -21.260000, -63.410000

Nairobi (NBO) to Villamontes (VLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport (VLM) in Villamontes, Bolivia is 11,024 kilometers (6,850 miles / 5,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:35 in Nairobi, it's 02:35 in Villamontes. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,025 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon 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 Villamontes (VLM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 95° (east). 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 Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport (VLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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