NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
18,127 km
11,264 miles
RKA
Aratika Nord Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
18,127 km
11,264 mi / 9,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
172°
south

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Airport Comparison

NBO RKA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Aratika Nord Airport
IATA Code NBO RKA
ICAO Code HKJK NTKK
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5,330 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -15.490000, -145.470000

Nairobi (NBO) to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) in Aratika Nord Airport, French Polynesia is 18,127 kilometers (11,264 miles / 9,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:02 in Nairobi, it's 13:02 in Aratika Nord Airport. With a 13-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 5,320 feet between the two airports. Aratika Nord 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 Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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