NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,502 km
9,011 miles
PSC
Pasco
United States
Distance
14,502 km
9,011 mi / 7,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PSC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tri-Cities Airport
IATA Code NBO PSC
ICAO Code HKJK KPSC
City Nairobi Pasco
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,330 ft 410 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 46.260000, -119.120000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pasco (PSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) in Pasco, United States is 14,502 kilometers (9,011 miles / 7,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 19:34 in Nairobi, it's 08:34 in Pasco. With a 11-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 4,920 feet between the two airports. Tri-Cities 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 Pasco (PSC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 32° (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 Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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