Airport Comparison
Nairobi (NBO) to Pine Bluff (PBF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) in Pine Bluff, United States is 13,582 kilometers (8,439 miles / 7,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.
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 United States. 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 22:20 in Nairobi, it's 13:20 in Pine Bluff. With a 9-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 5,124 feet between the two airports. Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field 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 Pine Bluff (PBF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.