NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,333 km
8,284 miles
POF
Poplar Bluff
United States
Distance
13,333 km
8,284 mi / 7,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO POF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport
IATA Code NBO POF
ICAO Code HKJK KPOF
City Nairobi Poplar Bluff
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 331 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 36.770000, -90.320000

Nairobi (NBO) to Poplar Bluff (POF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport (POF) in Poplar Bluff, United States is 13,333 kilometers (8,284 miles / 7,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 01:59 in Nairobi, it's 16:59 in Poplar Bluff. 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 4,999 feet between the two airports. Poplar Bluff Regional Business 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 Poplar Bluff (POF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 67° (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 Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport (POF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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