NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,570 km
7,811 miles
PTX
Pitalito
Colombia
Distance
12,570 km
7,811 mi / 6,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
271°
west

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NBO PTX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Pitalito Airport
IATA Code NBO PTX
ICAO Code HKJK SKPI
City Nairobi Pitalito
Country Kenya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bogota
Elevation 5,330 ft 4,212 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 1.860000, -76.090000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pitalito (PTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Pitalito Airport (PTX) in Pitalito, Colombia is 12,570 kilometers (7,811 miles / 6,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:14 in Nairobi, it's 20:14 in Pitalito. With a 8-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 1,118 feet between the two airports. Pitalito 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 Pitalito (PTX) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 91° (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 Pitalito Airport (PTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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