NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,003 km
6,837 miles
RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
Distance
11,003 km
6,837 mi / 5,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
217°
southwest

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NBO RGL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport
IATA Code NBO RGL
ICAO Code HKJK SAWG
City Nairobi Rio Gallegos
Country Kenya Argentina
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 5,330 ft 61 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -51.610000, -69.310000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 11,003 kilometers (6,837 miles / 5,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 18:33 in Nairobi, it's 12:33 in Rio Gallegos. 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 5,269 feet between the two airports. Piloto Civil N. Fernandez 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 Gallegos (RGL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 104° (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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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