NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,015 km
1,873 miles
VYD
Vryheid
South Africa
Distance
3,015 km
1,873 mi / 1,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
192°
south southwest

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NBO VYD
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Vryheid Airport
IATA Code NBO VYD
ICAO Code HKJK FAVY
City Nairobi Vryheid
Country Kenya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,799 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -27.790000, 30.800000

Nairobi (NBO) to Vryheid (VYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vryheid Airport (VYD) in Vryheid, South Africa is 3,015 kilometers (1,873 miles / 1,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:44 in Nairobi, it's 18:44 in Vryheid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,531 feet between the two airports. Vryheid 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 Vryheid (VYD) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). 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 Vryheid Airport (VYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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