NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,899 km
8,636 miles
PGC
Hyannis
United States
Distance
13,899 km
8,636 mi / 7,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
323°
northwest

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NBO PGC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Grant County Airport
IATA Code NBO PGC
ICAO Code HKJK K1V2
City Nairobi Hyannis
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Denver
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,737 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 42.010000, -101.770000

Nairobi (NBO) to Hyannis (PGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Grant County Airport (PGC) in Hyannis, United States is 13,899 kilometers (8,636 miles / 7,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 15:57 in Nairobi, it's 05:57 in Hyannis. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,593 feet between the two airports. Grant County 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 Hyannis (PGC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 54° (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 Grant County Airport (PGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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