NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,629 km
7,847 miles
PPN
Popayan
Colombia
Distance
12,629 km
7,847 mi / 6,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO PPN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport
IATA Code NBO PPN
ICAO Code HKJK SKPP
City Nairobi Popayan
Country Kenya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bogota
Elevation 5,330 ft 5,687 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 2.450000, -76.610000

Nairobi (NBO) to Popayan (PPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) in Popayan, Colombia is 12,629 kilometers (7,847 miles / 6,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:46 in Nairobi, it's 13:46 in Popayan. 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.

The return flight from Popayan (PPN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 90° (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 Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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