NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,789 km
9,189 miles
PFC
Pacific City
United States
Distance
14,789 km
9,189 mi / 7,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PFC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Pacific City State Airport
IATA Code NBO PFC
ICAO Code HKJK KPFC
City Nairobi Pacific City
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,330 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 45.200000, -123.960000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pacific City (PFC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Pacific City State Airport (PFC) in Pacific City, United States is 14,789 kilometers (9,189 miles / 7,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 08:03 in Nairobi, it's 21:03 in Pacific City. With a 11-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 5,320 feet between the two airports. Pacific City State 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 Pacific City (PFC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Pacific City State Airport (PFC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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