NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,914 km
9,267 miles
PXL
Polacca
United States
Distance
14,914 km
9,267 mi / 8,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PXL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Polacca Airport
IATA Code NBO PXL
ICAO Code HKJK KP10
City Nairobi Polacca
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Phoenix
Elevation 5,330 ft 5,573 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 35.790000, -110.420000

Nairobi (NBO) to Polacca (PXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Polacca Airport (PXL) in Polacca, United States is 14,914 kilometers (9,267 miles / 8,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 23:14 in Nairobi, it's 13:14 in Polacca. With a 10-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 Polacca (PXL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 49° (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 Polacca Airport (PXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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