NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,943 km
4,314 miles
PLH
Plymouth
United Kingdom
Distance
6,943 km
4,314 mi / 3,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PLH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Plymouth City Airport
IATA Code NBO PLH
ICAO Code HKJK EGHD
City Nairobi Plymouth
Country Kenya United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/London
Elevation 5,330 ft 476 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 50.420000, -4.110000

Nairobi (NBO) to Plymouth (PLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Plymouth City Airport (PLH) in Plymouth, United Kingdom is 6,943 kilometers (4,314 miles / 3,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 21:20 in Nairobi, it's 18:20 in Plymouth. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,854 feet between the two airports. Plymouth City 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 Plymouth (PLH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 132° (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 Plymouth City Airport (PLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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