NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,450 km
4,008 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
6,450 km
4,008 mi / 3,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO PBH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code NBO PBH
ICAO Code HKJK VQPR
City Nairobi Paro
Country Kenya Bhutan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 5,330 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 27.400000, 89.420000

Nairobi (NBO) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 6,450 kilometers (4,008 miles / 3,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:13 in Nairobi, it's 14:13 in Paro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,002 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). 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 Paro Airport (PBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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