Distance From Bauerfield International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, VLI - NBO Distance

The distance from Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 8880 miles or 14290 kilometers or 7711 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Port Vila ( Vanuatu ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Port Vila and Nairobi takes around 20 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 20 hours 24 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • VLI - NBO

Kilometers		14290 km
Statute Miles		8880 miles
Nautical Miles		7711 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 24 minutes

Bauerfield International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - VLI to NBO Flight Path

Location of Bauerfield International Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Port Vila to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Port Vila, Vanuatu and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VLI - NBO

Time difference between Port Vila (Vanuatu) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 8 Hours.
Nairobi time is 8 Hours behind Port Vila.

Location	Local Time
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-03-19, 06:08:03 +11
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-03-18, 22:08:03 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Bauerfield International Airport (VLI / NVVV) Port Vila, Vanuatu

Destination

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya