NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
7,089 km
4,405 miles
PYY
Mae Hong Son
Thailand
Distance
7,089 km
4,405 mi / 3,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO PYY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Mae Hong Son Airport
IATA Code NBO PYY
ICAO Code HKJK VTCI
City Nairobi Mae Hong Son
Country Kenya Thailand
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,271 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 19.370000, 98.440000

Nairobi (NBO) to Mae Hong Son (PYY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Mae Hong Son Airport (PYY) in Mae Hong Son, Thailand is 7,089 kilometers (4,405 miles / 3,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Thailand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:31 in Nairobi, it's 14:31 in Mae Hong Son. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,059 feet between the two airports. Mae Hong Son 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 Mae Hong Son (PYY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Mae Hong Son Airport (PYY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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