NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,308 km
1,434 miles
VNX
Vilanculo
Mozambique
Distance
2,308 km
1,434 mi / 1,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

NBO VNX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Vilankulo Airport
IATA Code NBO VNX
ICAO Code HKJK FQVL
City Nairobi Vilanculo
Country Kenya Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,330 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -22.020000, 35.310000

Nairobi (NBO) to Vilanculo (VNX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vilankulo Airport (VNX) in Vilanculo, Mozambique is 2,308 kilometers (1,434 miles / 1,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Mozambique. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:07 in Nairobi, it's 19:07 in Vilanculo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,284 feet between the two airports. Vilankulo 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 Vilanculo (VNX) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Vilankulo Airport (VNX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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