NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
1,357 km
843 miles
POL
Pemba / Porto Amelia
Mozambique
Distance
1,357 km
843 mi / 732 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO POL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Pemba Airport
IATA Code NBO POL
ICAO Code HKJK FQPB
City Nairobi Pemba / Porto Amelia
Country Kenya Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,330 ft 331 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -12.990000, 40.520000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Pemba Airport (POL) in Pemba / Porto Amelia, Mozambique is 1,357 kilometers (843 miles / 732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:38 in Nairobi, it's 21:38 in Pemba / Porto Amelia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,999 feet between the two airports. Pemba 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 Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). 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 Pemba Airport (POL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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