NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,261 km
3,891 miles
RJH
Rajshahi
Bangladesh
Distance
6,261 km
3,891 mi / 3,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
59°
east northeast

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NBO RJH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Shah Mokhdum Airport
IATA Code NBO RJH
ICAO Code HKJK VGRJ
City Nairobi Rajshahi
Country Kenya Bangladesh
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 5,330 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 24.440000, 88.620000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rajshahi (RJH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Shah Mokhdum Airport (RJH) in Rajshahi, Bangladesh is 6,261 kilometers (3,891 miles / 3,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Bangladesh. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:10 in Nairobi, it's 00:10 in Rajshahi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,266 feet between the two airports. Shah Mokhdum 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 Rajshahi (RJH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). 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 Shah Mokhdum Airport (RJH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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