NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,491 km
2,169 miles
PRK
Prieska
South Africa
Distance
3,491 km
2,169 mi / 1,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PRK
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Prieska Airport
IATA Code NBO PRK
ICAO Code HKJK FAPK
City Nairobi Prieska
Country Kenya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -29.680000, 22.770000

Nairobi (NBO) to Prieska (PRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Prieska Airport (PRK) in Prieska, South Africa is 3,491 kilometers (2,169 miles / 1,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:07 in Nairobi, it's 20:07 in Prieska.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,230 feet between the two airports. Prieska 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 Prieska (PRK) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Prieska Airport (PRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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