NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,799 km
9,196 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
14,799 km
9,196 mi / 7,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
327°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO RIF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code NBO RIF
ICAO Code HKJK KRIF
City Nairobi Richfield
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Denver
Elevation 5,330 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 38.730000, -112.100000

Nairobi (NBO) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 14,799 kilometers (9,196 miles / 7,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 11:03 in Nairobi, it's 02:03 in Richfield. 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.

The return flight from Richfield (RIF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 45° (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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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