NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,846 km
1,147 miles
PFR
Ilebo
DR Congo
Distance
1,846 km
1,147 mi / 997 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO PFR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ilebo Airport
IATA Code NBO PFR
ICAO Code HKJK FZVS
City Nairobi Ilebo
Country Kenya DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,450 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -4.330000, 20.580000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ilebo (PFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ilebo Airport (PFR) in Ilebo, DR Congo is 1,846 kilometers (1,147 miles / 997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:35 in Nairobi, it's 16:35 in Ilebo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,880 feet between the two airports. Ilebo 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 Ilebo (PFR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 80° (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 Ilebo Airport (PFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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