NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,032 km
3,748 miles
POD
Podor
Senegal
Distance
6,032 km
3,748 mi / 3,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
292°
west northwest

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NBO POD
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Podor Airport
IATA Code NBO POD
ICAO Code HKJK GOSP
City Nairobi Podor
Country Kenya Senegal
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Dakar
Elevation 5,330 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 16.680000, -14.970000

Nairobi (NBO) to Podor (POD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Podor Airport (POD) in Podor, Senegal is 6,032 kilometers (3,748 miles / 3,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Senegal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:43 in Nairobi, it's 18:43 in Podor. 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 5,310 feet between the two airports. Podor 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 Podor (POD) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Podor Airport (POD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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