NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,106 km
8,144 miles
PIA
Peoria
United States
Distance
13,106 km
8,144 mi / 7,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PIA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport General Downing - Peoria International Airport
IATA Code NBO PIA
ICAO Code HKJK KPIA
City Nairobi Peoria
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 661 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 40.660000, -89.690000

Nairobi (NBO) to Peoria (PIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to General Downing - Peoria International Airport (PIA) in Peoria, United States is 13,106 kilometers (8,144 miles / 7,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 02:52 in Nairobi, it's 17:52 in Peoria. 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 4,669 feet between the two airports. General Downing - Peoria 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 Peoria (PIA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 65° (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 General Downing - Peoria International Airport (PIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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