NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,845 km
6,739 miles
RGA
Rio Grande
Argentina
Distance
10,845 km
6,739 mi / 5,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RGA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Hermes Quijada International Airport
IATA Code NBO RGA
ICAO Code HKJK SAWE
City Nairobi Rio Grande
Country Kenya Argentina
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation 5,330 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -53.780000, -67.750000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rio Grande (RGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) in Rio Grande, Argentina is 10,845 kilometers (6,739 miles / 5,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 12:16 in Nairobi, it's 06:16 in Rio Grande. 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 5,265 feet between the two airports. Hermes Quijada 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 Rio Grande (RGA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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