NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,891 km
6,767 miles
REL
Rawson
Argentina
Distance
10,891 km
6,767 mi / 5,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO REL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport
IATA Code NBO REL
ICAO Code HKJK SAVT
City Nairobi Rawson
Country Kenya Argentina
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation 5,330 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -43.210000, -65.270000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rawson (REL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport (REL) in Rawson, Argentina is 10,891 kilometers (6,767 miles / 5,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Argentina. 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 21:27 in Nairobi, it's 15:27 in Rawson. 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 5,189 feet between the two airports. Almirante Marco Andres Zar 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 Rawson (REL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 99° (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 Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport (REL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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