NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,252 km
6,370 miles
PKT
Port Keats Airport
Australia
Distance
10,252 km
6,370 mi / 5,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO PKT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Port Keats Airport
IATA Code NBO PKT
ICAO Code HKJK YPKT
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,330 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -14.250000, 129.530000

Nairobi (NBO) to Port Keats Airport (PKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Port Keats Airport (PKT) in Port Keats Airport, Australia is 10,252 kilometers (6,370 miles / 5,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Australia. 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 20:04 in Nairobi, it's 02:34 in Port Keats Airport. With a 6.5-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 5,239 feet between the two airports. Port Keats 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 Port Keats Airport (PKT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Port Keats Airport (PKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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