NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,277 km
9,493 miles
PVF
Placerville
United States
Distance
15,277 km
9,493 mi / 8,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PVF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Placerville Airport
IATA Code NBO PVF
ICAO Code HKJK KPVF
City Nairobi Placerville
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,586 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 38.720000, -120.750000

Nairobi (NBO) to Placerville (PVF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Placerville Airport (PVF) in Placerville, United States is 15,277 kilometers (9,493 miles / 8,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 22:44 in Nairobi, it's 11:44 in Placerville. With a 11-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 2,744 feet between the two airports. Placerville 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 Placerville (PVF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 34° (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 Placerville Airport (PVF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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