NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
8,857 km
5,503 miles
RTS
Rottnest Island Airport
Australia
Distance
8,857 km
5,503 mi / 4,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO RTS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rottnest Island Airport
IATA Code NBO RTS
ICAO Code HKJK YRTI
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Perth
Elevation 5,330 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -32.010000, 115.540000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) in Rottnest Island Airport, Australia is 8,857 kilometers (5,503 miles / 4,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Australia. 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 06:14 in Nairobi, it's 11:14 in Rottnest Island Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,318 feet between the two airports. Rottnest Island 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 Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 275° (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 Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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