NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,134 km
1,947 miles
POG
Port Gentil
Gabon
Distance
3,134 km
1,947 mi / 1,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
271°
west

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NBO POG
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Port Gentil Airport
IATA Code NBO POG
ICAO Code HKJK FOOG
City Nairobi Port Gentil
Country Kenya Gabon
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Libreville
Elevation 5,330 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -0.710000, 8.750000

Nairobi (NBO) to Port Gentil (POG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon is 3,134 kilometers (1,947 miles / 1,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Gabon. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:12 in Nairobi, it's 19:12 in Port Gentil.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,317 feet between the two airports. Port Gentil 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 Gentil (POG) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Gentil Airport (POG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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