NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,967 km
6,814 miles
RCU
Rio Cuarto
Argentina
Distance
10,967 km
6,814 mi / 5,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RCU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Area De Material Airport
IATA Code NBO RCU
ICAO Code HKJK SAOC
City Nairobi Rio Cuarto
Country Kenya Argentina
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,380 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -33.090000, -64.260000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rio Cuarto (RCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Area De Material Airport (RCU) in Rio Cuarto, Argentina is 10,967 kilometers (6,814 miles / 5,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Argentina. 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 08:08 in Nairobi, it's 02:08 in Rio Cuarto. 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 3,950 feet between the two airports. Area De Material 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 Rio Cuarto (RCU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 97° (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 Area De Material Airport (RCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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