Airport Comparison
| NBO | POS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Piarco International Airport |
| IATA Code | NBO | POS |
| ICAO Code | HKJK | TTPP |
| City | Nairobi | Port of Spain |
| Country | Kenya | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi | America/Port_of_Spain |
| Elevation | 5,330 ft | 58 ft |
| Coordinates | -1.320000, 36.930000 | 10.600000, -61.340000 |
Nairobi (NBO) to Port of Spain (POS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Piarco International Airport (POS) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago is 10,938 kilometers (6,797 miles / 5,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 281°.
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 Trinidad and Tobago. 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 03:53 in Nairobi, it's 20:53 in Port of Spain. With a 7-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 5,272 feet between the two airports. Piarco International 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 Port of Spain (POS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Piarco International Airport (POS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.