NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,142 km
3,817 miles
ROZ
Rota
Spain
Distance
6,142 km
3,817 mi / 3,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO ROZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rota Naval Station Airport
IATA Code NBO ROZ
ICAO Code HKJK LERT
City Nairobi Rota
Country Kenya Spain
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Madrid
Elevation 5,330 ft 86 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 36.650000, -6.350000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rota (ROZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rota Naval Station Airport (ROZ) in Rota, Spain is 6,142 kilometers (3,817 miles / 3,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Spain. 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 09:00 in Nairobi, it's 07:00 in Rota.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,244 feet between the two airports. Rota Naval Station 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 (ROZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Rota Naval Station Airport (ROZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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