NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,897 km
8,014 miles
PKF
Park Falls
United States
Distance
12,897 km
8,014 mi / 6,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PKF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Park Falls Municipal Airport
IATA Code NBO PKF
ICAO Code HKJK KPKF
City Nairobi Park Falls
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,501 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 45.960000, -90.420000

Nairobi (NBO) to Park Falls (PKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Park Falls Municipal Airport (PKF) in Park Falls, United States is 12,897 kilometers (8,014 miles / 6,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 13:49 in Nairobi, it's 04:49 in Park Falls. 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 3,829 feet between the two airports. Park Falls Municipal 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 Park Falls (PKF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 62° (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 Park Falls Municipal Airport (PKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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