NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,991 km
3,723 miles
PKR
Pokhara
Nepal
Distance
5,991 km
3,723 mi / 3,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO PKR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Pokhara Airport
IATA Code NBO PKR
ICAO Code HKJK VNPK
City Nairobi Pokhara
Country Kenya Nepal
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,712 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 28.200000, 83.980000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pokhara (PKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Pokhara Airport (PKR) in Pokhara, Nepal is 5,991 kilometers (3,723 miles / 3,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:35 in Nairobi, it's 03:20 in Pokhara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,618 feet between the two airports. Pokhara 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 Pokhara (PKR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). 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 Pokhara Airport (PKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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