NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,461 km
6,500 miles
PIL
Pilar
Paraguay
Distance
10,461 km
6,500 mi / 5,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PIL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport
IATA Code NBO PIL
ICAO Code HKJK SGPI
City Nairobi Pilar
Country Kenya Paraguay
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Asuncion
Elevation 5,330 ft 249 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -26.880000, -58.320000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pilar (PIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport (PIL) in Pilar, Paraguay is 10,461 kilometers (6,500 miles / 5,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Paraguay. 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 06:02 in Nairobi, it's 00:02 in Pilar. With a 6-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 5,081 feet between the two airports. Carlos Miguel Gimenez 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 Pilar (PIL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 94° (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 Carlos Miguel Gimenez Airport (PIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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