NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,017 km
7,467 miles
ROP
Rota Island
MP
Distance
12,017 km
7,467 mi / 6,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO ROP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport
IATA Code NBO ROP
ICAO Code HKJK PGRO
City Nairobi Rota Island
Country Kenya MP
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Saipan
Elevation 5,330 ft 606 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 14.170000, 145.240000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rota Island (ROP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport (ROP) in Rota Island, MP is 12,017 kilometers (7,467 miles / 6,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 MP. 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 01:51 in Nairobi, it's 08:51 in Rota Island. With a 7-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 4,724 feet between the two airports. Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International 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 Rota Island (ROP) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 273° (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 Benjamin Taisacan Manglona International Airport (ROP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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