NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,939 km
8,040 miles
PAC
Albrook
Panama
Distance
12,939 km
8,040 mi / 6,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO PAC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport
IATA Code NBO PAC
ICAO Code HKJK MPMG
City Nairobi Albrook
Country Kenya Panama
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Panama
Elevation 5,330 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 8.970000, -79.560000

Nairobi (NBO) to Albrook (PAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) in Albrook, Panama is 12,939 kilometers (8,040 miles / 6,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:24 in Nairobi, it's 12:24 in Albrook. With a 8-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 5,299 feet between the two airports. Marcos A. Gelabert International 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 Albrook (PAC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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