NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,486 km
8,380 miles
PCA
Portage Creek
United States
Distance
13,486 km
8,380 mi / 7,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

NBO PCA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Portage Creek Airport
IATA Code NBO PCA
ICAO Code HKJK PAOC
City Nairobi Portage Creek
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,330 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 58.910000, -157.710000

Nairobi (NBO) to Portage Creek (PCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Portage Creek Airport (PCA) in Portage Creek, United States is 13,486 kilometers (8,380 miles / 7,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 01:36 in Nairobi, it's 13:36 in Portage Creek. With a 12-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 5,201 feet between the two airports. Portage Creek 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 Portage Creek (PCA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). 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 Portage Creek Airport (PCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.