NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,950 km
8,668 miles
PTT
Pratt
United States
Distance
13,950 km
8,668 mi / 7,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PTT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Pratt Regional Airport
IATA Code NBO PTT
ICAO Code HKJK KPTT
City Nairobi Pratt
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,953 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 37.700000, -98.750000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pratt (PTT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Pratt Regional Airport (PTT) in Pratt, United States is 13,950 kilometers (8,668 miles / 7,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 21:11 in Nairobi, it's 12:11 in Pratt. With a 9-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 3,377 feet between the two airports. Pratt Regional 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 Pratt (PTT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 59° (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 Pratt Regional Airport (PTT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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