The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States is 14,463 kilometers (8,987 miles / 7,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 03:52 in Nairobi, it's 17:52 in Rifle. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rifle (RIL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 49° (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 Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.