FNJ
Pyongyang
KP
9,992 km
6,209 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,992 km
6,209 mi / 5,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Pyongyang
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

FNJ NBO
Airport Name Sunan International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FNJ NBO
ICAO Code ZKPY HKJK
City Pyongyang Nairobi
Country KP Kenya
Timezone Asia/Pyongyang Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 117 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 39.220000, 125.670000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Pyongyang (FNJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sunan International Airport (FNJ) in Pyongyang, KP to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,992 kilometers (6,209 miles / 5,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:26 in Pyongyang, it's 14:26 in Nairobi. 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 5,213 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Sunan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Pyongyang (FNJ) follows a heading of 51° (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 Sunan International Airport (FNJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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