NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,009 km
1,870 miles
PCF
Potchefstroom
South Africa
Distance
3,009 km
1,870 mi / 1,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PCF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Potchefstroom Airport
IATA Code NBO PCF
ICAO Code HKJK FAPS
City Nairobi Potchefstroom
Country Kenya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,330 ft 4,520 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -26.670000, 27.080000

Nairobi (NBO) to Potchefstroom (PCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) in Potchefstroom, South Africa is 3,009 kilometers (1,870 miles / 1,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:22 in Nairobi, it's 14:22 in Potchefstroom.

The return flight from Potchefstroom (PCF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 22° (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 Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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