NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,754 km
7,925 miles
PPM
Pompano Beach
United States
Distance
12,754 km
7,925 mi / 6,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PPM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Pompano Beach Airpark
IATA Code NBO PPM
ICAO Code HKJK KPMP
City Nairobi Pompano Beach
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 5,330 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 26.250000, -80.110000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pompano Beach (PPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Pompano Beach Airpark (PPM) in Pompano Beach, United States is 12,754 kilometers (7,925 miles / 6,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:22 in Nairobi, it's 12:22 in Pompano Beach. With a 8-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 5,311 feet between the two airports. Pompano Beach Airpark 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 Pompano Beach (PPM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 79° (east northeast). 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 Pompano Beach Airpark (PPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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