IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
11,261 km
6,997 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,261 km
6,997 mi / 6,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

IRJ NBO
Airport Name Capitan V A Almonacid Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IRJ NBO
ICAO Code SANL HKJK
City La Rioja Nairobi
Country Argentina Kenya
Timezone America/Argentina/La_Rioja Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,437 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -29.380000, -66.800000 -1.320000, 36.930000

La Rioja (IRJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,261 kilometers (6,997 miles / 6,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:57 in La Rioja, it's 22:57 in Nairobi. 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 3,893 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Capitan V A Almonacid Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to La Rioja (IRJ) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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