NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,540 km
8,413 miles
RFK
Rolling Fork
United States
Distance
13,540 km
8,413 mi / 7,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
309°
northwest

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NBO RFK
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rollang Field
IATA Code NBO RFK
ICAO Code HKJK 5MS1
City Nairobi Rolling Fork
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 32.950000, -90.850000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rolling Fork (RFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rollang Field (RFK) in Rolling Fork, United States is 13,540 kilometers (8,413 miles / 7,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 19:05 in Nairobi, it's 10:05 in Rolling Fork. 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 5,224 feet between the two airports. Rollang Field 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 Rolling Fork (RFK) 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 Rollang Field (RFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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