NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,104 km
7,521 miles
PZA
Paz De Ariporo
Colombia
Distance
12,104 km
7,521 mi / 6,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO PZA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Paz De Ariporo Airport
IATA Code NBO PZA
ICAO Code HKJK SKPZ
City Nairobi Paz De Ariporo
Country Kenya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bogota
Elevation 5,330 ft 900 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 5.880000, -71.890000

Nairobi (NBO) to Paz De Ariporo (PZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Paz De Ariporo Airport (PZA) in Paz De Ariporo, Colombia is 12,104 kilometers (7,521 miles / 6,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 09:20 in Nairobi, it's 01:20 in Paz De Ariporo. 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 4,430 feet between the two airports. Paz De Ariporo 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 Paz De Ariporo (PZA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 89° (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 Paz De Ariporo Airport (PZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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