NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,352 km
8,297 miles
PJM
Puerto Jimenez
Costa Rica
Distance
13,352 km
8,297 mi / 7,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
279°
west

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Airport Comparison

NBO PJM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Puerto Jimenez Airport
IATA Code NBO PJM
ICAO Code HKJK MRPJ
City Nairobi Puerto Jimenez
Country Kenya Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5,330 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 8.530000, -83.300000

Nairobi (NBO) to Puerto Jimenez (PJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica is 13,352 kilometers (8,297 miles / 7,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 14:19 in Nairobi, it's 05:19 in Puerto Jimenez. 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 5,323 feet between the two airports. Puerto Jimenez 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 Puerto Jimenez (PJM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 87° (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 Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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