NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,115 km
8,149 miles
PLR
Pell City
United States
Distance
13,115 km
8,149 mi / 7,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PLR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport St Clair County Airport
IATA Code NBO PLR
ICAO Code HKJK KPLR
City Nairobi Pell City
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 485 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 33.560000, -86.250000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pell City (PLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to St Clair County Airport (PLR) in Pell City, United States is 13,115 kilometers (8,149 miles / 7,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 10:02 in Nairobi, it's 01:02 in Pell City. 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 4,845 feet between the two airports. St Clair County 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 Pell City (PLR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 71° (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 St Clair County Airport (PLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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