NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,209 km
6,965 miles
RBJ
Rebun Airport Airport
Japan
Distance
11,209 km
6,965 mi / 6,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
44°
northeast

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NBO RBJ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rebun Airport Airport
IATA Code NBO RBJ
ICAO Code HKJK RJCR
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Japan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,330 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 45.450000, 141.040000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rebun Airport Airport (RBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rebun Airport Airport (RBJ) in Rebun Airport Airport, Japan is 11,209 kilometers (6,965 miles / 6,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Japan. 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 06:00 in Nairobi, it's 12:00 in Rebun Airport Airport. With a 6-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 5,238 feet between the two airports. Rebun Airport 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 Rebun Airport Airport (RBJ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Rebun Airport Airport (RBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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