NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,379 km
8,314 miles
PGR
Paragould
United States
Distance
13,379 km
8,314 mi / 7,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PGR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Kirk Field
IATA Code NBO PGR
ICAO Code HKJK KPGR
City Nairobi Paragould
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 290 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 36.060000, -90.510000

Nairobi (NBO) to Paragould (PGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Kirk Field (PGR) in Paragould, United States is 13,379 kilometers (8,314 miles / 7,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 15:03 in Nairobi, it's 06:03 in Paragould. With a 9-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 5,040 feet between the two airports. Kirk Field 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 Paragould (PGR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Kirk Field (PGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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