NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,175 km
8,808 miles
RCK
Rockdale
United States
Distance
14,175 km
8,808 mi / 7,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RCK
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport H H Coffield Regional Airport
IATA Code NBO RCK
ICAO Code HKJK KRCK
City Nairobi Rockdale
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 474 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 30.630000, -96.990000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rockdale (RCK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to H H Coffield Regional Airport (RCK) in Rockdale, United States is 14,175 kilometers (8,808 miles / 7,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 05:33 in Nairobi, it's 20:33 in Rockdale. 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 4,856 feet between the two airports. H H Coffield Regional 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 Rockdale (RCK) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 65° (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 H H Coffield Regional Airport (RCK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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