NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,236 km
5,739 miles
RHL
Roy Hill Station Airport
Australia
Distance
9,236 km
5,739 mi / 4,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO RHL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Roy Hill Station Airport
IATA Code NBO RHL
ICAO Code HKJK YRYH
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Perth
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -22.630000, 119.960000

Nairobi (NBO) to Roy Hill Station Airport (RHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Roy Hill Station Airport (RHL) in Roy Hill Station Airport, Australia is 9,236 kilometers (5,739 miles / 4,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:02 in Nairobi, it's 04:02 in Roy Hill Station Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,330 feet between the two airports. Roy Hill Station 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 Roy Hill Station Airport (RHL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Roy Hill Station Airport (RHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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