NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,243 km
8,850 miles
RIW
Riverton
United States
Distance
14,243 km
8,850 mi / 7,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RIW
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Central Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code NBO RIW
ICAO Code HKJK KRIW
City Nairobi Riverton
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Denver
Elevation 5,330 ft 5,516 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 43.060000, -108.460000

Nairobi (NBO) to Riverton (RIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) in Riverton, United States is 14,243 kilometers (8,850 miles / 7,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 17:20 in Nairobi, it's 07:20 in Riverton. 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 Riverton (RIW) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 46° (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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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