NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,817 km
7,964 miles
RCR
Rochester
United States
Distance
12,817 km
7,964 mi / 6,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
316°
northwest

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NBO RCR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Fulton County Airport
IATA Code NBO RCR
ICAO Code HKJK KRCR
City Nairobi Rochester
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Elevation 5,330 ft 790 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 41.070000, -86.180000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rochester (RCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Fulton County Airport (RCR) in Rochester, United States is 12,817 kilometers (7,964 miles / 6,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 12:39 in Nairobi, it's 04:39 in Rochester. 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 4,541 feet between the two airports. Fulton County 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 Rochester (RCR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 68° (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 Fulton County Airport (RCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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