NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,701 km
4,785 miles
PJA
Pajala Airport
Sweden
Distance
7,701 km
4,785 mi / 4,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO PJA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Pajala Airport
IATA Code NBO PJA
ICAO Code HKJK ESUP
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Sweden
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 5,330 ft 542 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 67.250000, 23.070000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pajala Airport (PJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Pajala Airport (PJA) in Pajala Airport, Sweden is 7,701 kilometers (4,785 miles / 4,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Sweden. 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 01:40 in Nairobi, it's 23:40 in Pajala Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,788 feet between the two airports. Pajala 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 Pajala Airport (PJA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 165° (south 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 Pajala Airport (PJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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