NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,511 km
2,182 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,511 km
2,182 mi / 1,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO RAH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code NBO RAH
ICAO Code HKJK OERF
City Nairobi Rafha
Country Kenya Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 29.630000, 43.490000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 3,511 kilometers (2,182 miles / 1,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Saudi Arabia. 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 05:43 in Nairobi, it's 05:43 in Rafha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,856 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic 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 Rafha (RAH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 193° (south 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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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