NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,530 km
6,543 miles
RES
Resistencia
Argentina
Distance
10,530 km
6,543 mi / 5,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RES
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Resistencia International Airport
IATA Code NBO RES
ICAO Code HKJK SARE
City Nairobi Resistencia
Country Kenya Argentina
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 5,330 ft 173 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -27.450000, -59.060000

Nairobi (NBO) to Resistencia (RES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Resistencia International Airport (RES) in Resistencia, Argentina is 10,530 kilometers (6,543 miles / 5,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 09:39 in Nairobi, it's 03:39 in Resistencia. 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 5,157 feet between the two airports. Resistencia International 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 Resistencia (RES) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 94° (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 Resistencia International Airport (RES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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