NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
3,658 km
2,273 miles
RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
Distance
3,658 km
2,273 mi / 1,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
214°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RHN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Skorpion Mine Airport
IATA Code NBO RHN
ICAO Code HKJK FYSA
City Nairobi Rosh Pinah
Country Kenya Namibia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,870 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -27.880000, 16.650000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia is 3,658 kilometers (2,273 miles / 1,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Namibia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:34 in Nairobi, it's 12:34 in Rosh Pinah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,460 feet between the two airports. Skorpion Mine 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 Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 40° (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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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