NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,185 km
8,193 miles
RDV
Red Devil
United States
Distance
13,185 km
8,193 mi / 7,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

NBO RDV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Red Devil Airport
IATA Code NBO RDV
ICAO Code HKJK KRDV
City Nairobi Red Devil
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,330 ft 181 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 61.790000, -157.350000

Nairobi (NBO) to Red Devil (RDV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Red Devil Airport (RDV) in Red Devil, United States is 13,185 kilometers (8,193 miles / 7,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 18:31 in Nairobi, it's 06:31 in Red Devil. With a 12-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 5,149 feet between the two airports. Red Devil 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 Devil (RDV) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 344° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Red Devil Airport (RDV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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