NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,674 km
7,254 miles
PBL
General Bartolome Salom International Airport
Venezuela
Distance
11,674 km
7,254 mi / 6,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
280°
west

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NBO PBL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport General Bartolome Salom International Airport
IATA Code NBO PBL
ICAO Code HKJK SVPC
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Caracas
Elevation 5,330 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 10.480000, -68.070000

Nairobi (NBO) to General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) in General Bartolome Salom International Airport, Venezuela is 11,674 kilometers (7,254 miles / 6,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:32 in Nairobi, it's 20:32 in General Bartolome Salom International Airport. With a 7-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 5,298 feet between the two airports. General Bartolome Salom International 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 General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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