NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,625 km
3,495 miles
RJK
Rijeka
Croatia
Distance
5,625 km
3,495 mi / 3,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RJK
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rijeka Airport
IATA Code NBO RJK
ICAO Code HKJK LDRI
City Nairobi Rijeka
Country Kenya Croatia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 5,330 ft 278 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 45.220000, 14.570000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rijeka (RJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rijeka Airport (RJK) in Rijeka, Croatia is 5,625 kilometers (3,495 miles / 3,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Croatia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:35 in Nairobi, it's 13:35 in Rijeka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,052 feet between the two airports. Rijeka 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 Rijeka (RJK) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 151° (south southeast). 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 Rijeka Airport (RJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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