NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,613 km
7,837 miles
RKH
Rock Hill
United States
Distance
12,613 km
7,837 mi / 6,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RKH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Rock Hill/York County/Bryant Field
IATA Code NBO RKH
ICAO Code HKJK KUZA
City Nairobi Rock Hill
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 5,330 ft 666 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 34.990000, -81.060000

Nairobi (NBO) to Rock Hill (RKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Rock Hill/York County/Bryant Field (RKH) in Rock Hill, United States is 12,613 kilometers (7,837 miles / 6,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 21:34 in Nairobi, it's 13:34 in Rock Hill. With a 8-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 4,664 feet between the two airports. Rock Hill/York County/Bryant Field 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 Rock Hill (RKH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Rock Hill/York County/Bryant Field (RKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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