NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,966 km
1,843 miles
RUN
St Denis
RE
Distance
2,966 km
1,843 mi / 1,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO RUN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Roland Garros Airport
IATA Code NBO RUN
ICAO Code HKJK FMEE
City Nairobi St Denis
Country Kenya RE
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Indian/Reunion
Elevation 5,330 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -20.890000, 55.510000

Nairobi (NBO) to St Denis (RUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Roland Garros Airport (RUN) in St Denis, RE is 2,966 kilometers (1,843 miles / 1,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with RE. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:47 in Nairobi, it's 05:47 in St Denis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,264 feet between the two airports. Roland Garros 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 St Denis (RUN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). 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 Roland Garros Airport (RUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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