NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,617 km
7,219 miles
PCR
Puerto Carreno
Colombia
Distance
11,617 km
7,219 mi / 6,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO PCR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport German Olano Airport
IATA Code NBO PCR
ICAO Code HKJK SKPC
City Nairobi Puerto Carreno
Country Kenya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bogota
Elevation 5,330 ft 177 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 6.180000, -67.490000

Nairobi (NBO) to Puerto Carreno (PCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to German Olano Airport (PCR) in Puerto Carreno, Colombia is 11,617 kilometers (7,219 miles / 6,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:34 in Nairobi, it's 15:34 in Puerto Carreno. 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 5,153 feet between the two airports. German Olano 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 Puerto Carreno (PCR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 90° (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 German Olano Airport (PCR) 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.