NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,916 km
7,404 miles
PCT
Princeton/Rocky Hill
United States
Distance
11,916 km
7,404 mi / 6,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PCT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Princeton Airport
IATA Code NBO PCT
ICAO Code HKJK K39N
City Nairobi Princeton/Rocky Hill
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 5,330 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 40.400000, -74.660000

Nairobi (NBO) to Princeton/Rocky Hill (PCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Princeton Airport (PCT) in Princeton/Rocky Hill, United States is 11,916 kilometers (7,404 miles / 6,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 16:43 in Nairobi, it's 08:43 in Princeton/Rocky Hill. 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 5,202 feet between the two airports. Princeton 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 Princeton/Rocky Hill (PCT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 77° (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 Princeton Airport (PCT) 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.