NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,989 km
4,964 miles
PIX
Pico Island
Portugal
Distance
7,989 km
4,964 mi / 4,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PIX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Pico Airport
IATA Code NBO PIX
ICAO Code HKJK LPPI
City Nairobi Pico Island
Country Kenya Portugal
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 5,330 ft 109 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 38.550000, -28.440000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pico Island (PIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Pico Airport (PIX) in Pico Island, Portugal is 7,989 kilometers (4,964 miles / 4,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:20 in Nairobi, it's 05:20 in Pico Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,221 feet between the two airports. Pico 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 Pico Island (PIX) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). 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 Pico Airport (PIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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