NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,308 km
7,026 miles
RDS
Rincon de los Sauces
Argentina
Distance
11,308 km
7,026 mi / 6,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RDS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rincon De Los Sauces Airport
IATA Code NBO RDS
ICAO Code HKJK SAHS
City Nairobi Rincon de los Sauces
Country Kenya Argentina
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -37.390000, -68.900000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) in Rincon de los Sauces, Argentina is 11,308 kilometers (7,026 miles / 6,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 01:35 in Nairobi, it's 19:35 in Rincon de los Sauces. 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 3,362 feet between the two airports. Rincon De Los Sauces 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 Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 101° (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 Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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