NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,882 km
6,140 miles
VYI
Vilyuisk
Russia
Distance
9,882 km
6,140 mi / 5,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
26°
north northeast

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NBO VYI
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Vilyuisk Airport
IATA Code NBO VYI
ICAO Code HKJK UENW
City Nairobi Vilyuisk
Country Kenya Russia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 5,330 ft 361 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 63.760000, 121.690000

Nairobi (NBO) to Vilyuisk (VYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vilyuisk Airport (VYI) in Vilyuisk, Russia is 9,882 kilometers (6,140 miles / 5,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 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 22:46 in Nairobi, it's 04:46 in Vilyuisk. With a 6-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 4,969 feet between the two airports. Vilyuisk 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 Vilyuisk (VYI) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Vilyuisk Airport (VYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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