NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,550 km
4,070 miles
RLG
Rostock
Germany
Distance
6,550 km
4,070 mi / 3,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RLG
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rostock-Laage Airport
IATA Code NBO RLG
ICAO Code HKJK ETNL
City Nairobi Rostock
Country Kenya Germany
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5,330 ft 138 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 53.920000, 12.280000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rostock (RLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) in Rostock, Germany is 6,550 kilometers (4,070 miles / 3,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. 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 10:16 in Rostock.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,192 feet between the two airports. Rostock-Laage 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 Rostock (RLG) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 151° (south 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 Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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