NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,712 km
1,685 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
2,712 km
1,685 mi / 1,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PLF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code NBO PLF
ICAO Code HKJK FTTP
City Nairobi Pala
Country Kenya Chad
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 9.380000, 14.930000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 2,712 kilometers (1,685 miles / 1,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Chad. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:23 in Nairobi, it's 10:23 in Pala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,798 feet between the two airports. Pala 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 Pala (PLF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 115° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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