NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,977 km
4,335 miles
RKO
Sipora Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,977 km
4,335 mi / 3,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
92°
east

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NBO RKO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rokot Airport
IATA Code NBO RKO
ICAO Code HKJK WIBR
City Nairobi Sipora Island
Country Kenya Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 5,330 ft 1 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -2.100000, 99.700000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sipora Island (RKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rokot Airport (RKO) in Sipora Island, Indonesia is 6,977 kilometers (4,335 miles / 3,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:25 in Nairobi, it's 13:25 in Sipora Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,329 feet between the two airports. Rokot 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 Sipora Island (RKO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Rokot Airport (RKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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