NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,966 km
3,707 miles
PGF
Perpignan/Rivesaltes
France
Distance
5,966 km
3,707 mi / 3,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PGF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanere) Airport
IATA Code NBO PGF
ICAO Code HKJK LFMP
City Nairobi Perpignan/Rivesaltes
Country Kenya France
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Paris
Elevation 5,330 ft 144 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 42.740000, 2.870000

Nairobi (NBO) to Perpignan/Rivesaltes (PGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanere) Airport (PGF) in Perpignan/Rivesaltes, France is 5,966 kilometers (3,707 miles / 3,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:31 in Nairobi, it's 21:31 in Perpignan/Rivesaltes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,186 feet between the two airports. Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanere) 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 Perpignan/Rivesaltes (PGF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 136° (southeast). 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 Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanere) Airport (PGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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