VIE
Vienna
Austria
5,835 km
3,625 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,835 km
3,625 mi / 3,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Vienna
Heading
154°
south southeast

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VIE WIL
Airport Name Vienna International Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code VIE WIL
ICAO Code LOWW HKNW
City Vienna Nairobi
Country Austria Kenya
Timezone Europe/Vienna Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 600 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 48.110000, 16.570000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Vienna (VIE) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Vienna, Austria to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,835 kilometers (3,625 miles / 3,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 Austria with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:01 in Vienna, it's 20:01 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,936 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Vienna International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Vienna (VIE) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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