NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,508 km
9,636 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
15,508 km
9,636 mi / 8,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RIV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code NBO RIV
ICAO Code HKJK KRIV
City Nairobi Riverside
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 33.880000, -117.260000

Nairobi (NBO) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 15,508 kilometers (9,636 miles / 8,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 07:31 in Riverside. With a 11-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 3,794 feet between the two airports. March Arb 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 Riverside (RIV) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 42° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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