NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,213 km
9,453 miles
RBL
Red Bluff
United States
Distance
15,213 km
9,453 mi / 8,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RBL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Red Bluff Municipal Airport
IATA Code NBO RBL
ICAO Code HKJK KRBL
City Nairobi Red Bluff
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,330 ft 352 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 40.150000, -122.250000

Nairobi (NBO) to Red Bluff (RBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) in Red Bluff, United States is 15,213 kilometers (9,453 miles / 8,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:55 in Nairobi, it's 08:55 in Red Bluff. With a 11-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 4,978 feet between the two airports. Red Bluff Municipal 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 Red Bluff (RBL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). 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 Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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