NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
18,161 km
11,285 miles
PKP
Puka Puka Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
18,161 km
11,285 mi / 9,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PKP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Puka Puka Airport
IATA Code NBO PKP
ICAO Code HKJK NTGP
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5,330 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -14.810000, -138.810000

Nairobi (NBO) to Puka Puka Airport (PKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Puka Puka Airport (PKP) in Puka Puka Airport, French Polynesia is 18,161 kilometers (11,285 miles / 9,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:14 in Nairobi, it's 07:14 in Puka Puka Airport. With a 13-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 5,325 feet between the two airports. Puka Puka 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 Puka Puka Airport (PKP) 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 Puka Puka Airport (PKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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