FCO
Rome
Italy
5,400 km
3,355 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,400 km
3,355 mi / 2,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Rome
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO NBO
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FCO NBO
ICAO Code LIRF HKJK
City Rome Nairobi
Country Italy Kenya
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 15 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Rome (FCO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,400 kilometers (3,355 miles / 2,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 Italy with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:58 in Rome, it's 08:58 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,315 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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