NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,041 km
8,104 miles
PIU
Piura
Peru
Distance
13,041 km
8,104 mi / 7,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO PIU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport
IATA Code NBO PIU
ICAO Code HKJK SPUR
City Nairobi Piura
Country Kenya Peru
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Lima
Elevation 5,330 ft 120 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -5.210000, -80.620000

Nairobi (NBO) to Piura (PIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU) in Piura, Peru is 13,041 kilometers (8,104 miles / 7,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Peru. 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 12:29 in Nairobi, it's 04:29 in Piura. With a 8-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 5,210 feet between the two airports. Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico 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 Piura (PIU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 94° (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 Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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