NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,851 km
3,636 miles
PZY
Piestany
Slovakia
Distance
5,851 km
3,636 mi / 3,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PZY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Piestany Airport
IATA Code NBO PZY
ICAO Code HKJK LZPP
City Nairobi Piestany
Country Kenya Slovakia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Bratislava
Elevation 5,330 ft 545 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 48.630000, 17.830000

Nairobi (NBO) to Piestany (PZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Piestany Airport (PZY) in Piestany, Slovakia is 5,851 kilometers (3,636 miles / 3,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Slovakia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:23 in Nairobi, it's 13:23 in Piestany.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,785 feet between the two airports. Piestany 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 Piestany (PZY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 156° (south southeast). 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 Piestany Airport (PZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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