NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,223 km
8,216 miles
PKA
Napaskiak
United States
Distance
13,223 km
8,216 mi / 7,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO PKA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Napaskiak Airport
IATA Code NBO PKA
ICAO Code HKJK PAPK
City Nairobi Napaskiak
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,330 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 60.700000, -161.780000

Nairobi (NBO) to Napaskiak (PKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Napaskiak Airport (PKA) in Napaskiak, United States is 13,223 kilometers (8,216 miles / 7,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 12:27 in Nairobi, it's 00:27 in Napaskiak. With a 12-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 5,319 feet between the two airports. Napaskiak 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 Napaskiak (PKA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). 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 Napaskiak Airport (PKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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