NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,532 km
7,787 miles
PEI
Pereira
Colombia
Distance
12,532 km
7,787 mi / 6,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO PEI
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Matecana International Airport
IATA Code NBO PEI
ICAO Code HKJK SKPE
City Nairobi Pereira
Country Kenya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bogota
Elevation 5,330 ft 4,416 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 4.810000, -75.740000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pereira (PEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Matecana International Airport (PEI) in Pereira, Colombia is 12,532 kilometers (7,787 miles / 6,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 23:00 in Nairobi, it's 15:00 in Pereira. 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.

The return flight from Pereira (PEI) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 89° (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 Matecana International Airport (PEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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