NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,162 km
6,314 miles
RVY
Rivera
Uruguay
Distance
10,162 km
6,314 mi / 5,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RVY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Presidente General Don Oscar D. Gestido International Airport
IATA Code NBO RVY
ICAO Code HKJK SURV
City Nairobi Rivera
Country Kenya Uruguay
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Montevideo
Elevation 5,330 ft 712 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -30.970000, -55.480000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rivera (RVY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Presidente General Don Oscar D. Gestido International Airport (RVY) in Rivera, Uruguay is 10,162 kilometers (6,314 miles / 5,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Uruguay. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:08 in Nairobi, it's 02:08 in Rivera. With a 6-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 4,618 feet between the two airports. Presidente General Don Oscar D. Gestido 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 Rivera (RVY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Presidente General Don Oscar D. Gestido International Airport (RVY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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