NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,382 km
8,936 miles
PVW
Plainview
United States
Distance
14,382 km
8,936 mi / 7,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
315°
northwest

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NBO PVW
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Hale County Airport
IATA Code NBO PVW
ICAO Code HKJK KPVW
City Nairobi Plainview
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,374 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 34.170000, -101.720000

Nairobi (NBO) to Plainview (PVW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Hale County Airport (PVW) in Plainview, United States is 14,382 kilometers (8,936 miles / 7,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 07:06 in Nairobi, it's 22:06 in Plainview. 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 1,956 feet between the two airports. Hale 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 Plainview (PVW) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 59° (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 Hale County Airport (PVW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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